Nurse Clinician/Ambulatory

Job Title
Nurse Clinician/Ambulatory


Requisition Number
RE48267


Working Title

Department Name
7A810: Division of OMFS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$22.73-37.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

ADN



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Standing and/or standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday–Friday (weekends on need basis) Day Shift (Typically 8:00am-5:00pm)



Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within the College of Dentistry. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including providing patient care during consultations, pre-operative preparation, surgical procedures, and post-operative recovery. The Nurse Clinician will also deliver wound care, coordinate care across multiple clinics, and serve as a backup nurse as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and documenting baseline, intra-operative, and post-operative vital signs, promptly reporting abnormal readings or relevant health history to the provider.
• Administering medications under the verbal order of the provider.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for patients and healthcare entities.
• Conducting post-operative evaluations to ensure patient readiness for transport following sedation procedures.
• Preparing patients for sedation procedures by managing nasal cannulas, blood pressure cuffs, ECG leads, pulse oximeters, intravenous catheters, and other necessary preparations.
• Completing the surgical timeout process to verify patient identity, procedure details, consent, and supplies before administering medications.
• Reviewing post-operative instructions with patients and serving as an escort when necessary.

The successful candidate must excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrate a commitment to exceptional patient care, teamwork, and attention to detail.

UK Benefits
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top-tier faculty and staff. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits package includes:

• A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition benefits for courses at UK.
• And much more.

To learn more about these benefits, please visit: UK Benefits.

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment, accuracy, attention to detail, and patient care, knowledge of vital monitoring, time management, organization, teamwork.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

ADN plus four or more years of related experience in dental procedures or nursing preferred.



Deadline to Apply
12/02/2024


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