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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Staff Development Instructor/UKHC

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.12/hr - $45.70/hr

3+ years exp

The University of Kentucky is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare services, and they are seeking a Staff Development Instructor for their Perioperative Services department. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care, training Nursing Care Technicians, and ensuring patient satisfaction while adhering to university policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care

Assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care

Delivering direct patient care

Ensuring patient satisfaction

Training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant)

Adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations

Supporting collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes

Utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care

Ensuring patient satisfaction

Qualification

Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)BSNStaff development experienceAdult learning

Required

BSN

3 yrs

Registered Nurse (RN), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

Hours are mostly days but may require occasional evening, nights and weekends to meet the educational needs of the department

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations

This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes

This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction

The University of Kentucky recognizes the sanctity of the relationship between the health care professional and the patient. Therefore, all UK HealthCare employees commit to providing excellent service and promoting a positive image while adhering to the following UK HealthCare Behavioral Expectations and Standards: Customer Centered – A customer is every person we come into contact with during our workday. Service Focused – Being flexible, courteous and respectful while anticipating and fulfilling the needs of our customers. Quality Driven – Quality is the foundation of everything we do. It is our desire to provide exceptional service to every patient and customer we serve. Resource Wise – Careful, efficient and responsible management of our resources is vital to our success. Growth Oriented – Attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent co-workers, which will in turn achieve customer loyalty and promote the growth of UK HealthCare