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At UK HealthCare, you know you’ll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We’re constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That’s what keeps us going strong, year after year.

 

 

 WORK-LIFE AND WELL-BEING

You’re at your best when your workplace makes your well-being a priority. That’s why we make well-being expertise available and make dedicated, ongoing efforts to help everyone thrive here.

 

May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The Critical Care APP functions within the adult ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from ICU to step down to discharge. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting. The APP also may play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant...
Schedule:
Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends – As assigned, 40 hours per week.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
This Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient centered pharmacotherapy, primarily for the medical oncology service lines as a clinical pharmacist, including therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interactions. This position will also provide educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and didactic teaching at the College of Pharmacy, contribute to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc., and uphold UK Healthcare core values and maintain effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, and others. This position is primarily focused on ambulatory oncology clinic practice, with opportunity for inpatient oncology based on the interest of the applicant. The starting...
Pharmacy
Schedule:
Primarily 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday; some weekend and/or holiday may be required per departmental need.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
This Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient centered pharmacotherapy for the inpatient and outpatient H/O service lines as a clinical float pharmacist, including therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interactions. This position will also provide educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and didactic teaching at the College of Pharmacy, contribute to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc., and uphold UK Healthcare core values and maintain effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, and others. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $104,697/year. All pay rates will be based on...
Pharmacy
Schedule:
Primarily 8:00a – 4:30p Mon thru Fri; some weekend and/or holiday may be required per departmental need.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Supervise staff to provide efficient, safe, and quality of INTRAOPERATIVE nursing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention. Services ensures smooth operational flow of the operating rooms by directing the work of assigned staff. Position acts In accordance to University behavioral standards, University hospital and departmental policies *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. This position has responsibility for administrative, business and operational planning...
Nursing
Schedule:
7AM-3:30PM with some call and late coverage responsibilities and some holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The Department of Laboratory Services seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant. Responsibilities for this position include serving as a practitioner, educator and a role model for residents, students, and staff members on grossing complex and small specimens, as well as performing frozen sections, specimen photography, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research. The incumbent will work independently to gross complex surgical specimens, determine the need to consult with a pathologist, make technical grossing decisions, troubleshoot and resolve specimen receiving issues. Will also be expected to be proficient in surgical pathology prosection and may on occasion need to accession specimens or place specimens on tissue processors. New PA program graduates are welcome to apply. IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you...
Schedule:
Monday-Friday (40 or more hours/week), days shift; hours may vary.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered Nurses on the Neuroscience Progressive care unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide progressive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients ranging from 15 years of age and older. Patient conditions include ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, isolated head trauma, spinal cord injury, spine surgery and other diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The RN serves as an important component of the acute care team; responsible for close monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to their neurological injury. *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
JiRegistered Nurses on the Neuroscience Progressive care unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide progressive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients ranging from 15 years of age and older. Patient conditions include ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, isolated head trauma, spinal cord injury, spine surgery and other diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The RN serves as an important component of the acute care team; responsible for close monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to their neurological injury. *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work two 12-hour shifts 7:00am-7:30pm every Saturday and Sunday as part of the Weekend Premium Pay (
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The Assistant Patient Care Manager (A- PCM ) supports the patient care manager ( PCM ) whose human resource span of control exceeds acceptable UKHC standards. He/She will provide supervision, coaching, mentoring and opportunities for growth to nursing staff and assist in the day to day management of the nursing unit(s). The A- PCM assists with scheduling, payroll management, monitoring of staff competencies, evaluation of staff performance, and special projects as assigned by the PCM . He/she will serve as the manager for clerical staff as appropriate on the assigned unit(s). Increased supervision and staff coaching/mentoring is associated with decreased staff turnover and improved patient outcomes. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of...
Assistant & Support
Schedule:
To ensure the best patient outcomes and a healthy work environment, 50% of hours worked are to be within the hours of 3pm-7am with shifts of 11am-930pm, 3pm-130am, 7pm-0530am ; must include a minimum of 16 weekend hours in a 6 week schedule. Any modificat
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered Nurses in the Critical Care ICU of the Trauma Acute Care & Surgical Services Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. 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. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three, 7am-7:30pm 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered Nurses in the Progressive Care of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered Nurses in the Progressive Care of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7AM to 730PM; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered Nurses in the Progressive Care of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7PM to 730 AM ; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered nurses in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide intensive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients ranging from 15 years of age and older. Patient conditions include isolated head trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, spinal cord injury, anoxic brain injuries and other diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The RN serves as an important component of the critical care team; responsible for close hemodynamic, medication and ventilator monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to their neurological injury. *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work two 12 hour shifts every weekend from 7pm-7:30am (Friday, Saturday, and or Sunday). This position is a Weekend Premium Plan (
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered nurses in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide intensive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients ranging from 15 years of age and older. Patient conditions include isolated head trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, spinal cord injury, anoxic brain injuries and other diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The RN serves as an important component of the critical care team; responsible for close hemodynamic, medication and ventilator monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to their neurological injury. *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts every week from 7:00pm-7:30am, will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
Registered nurses in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide intensive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients ranging from 15 years of age and older. Patient conditions include isolated head trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, spinal cord injury, anoxic brain injuries and other diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The RN serves as an important component of the critical care team; responsible for close hemodynamic, medication and ventilator monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to their neurological injury. *The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the...
Nursing
Schedule:
Must be able to work 7am-730pm shift every Saturday and Sunday each weekend. This position is a Weekend Premium Plan (
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
This position provides clinical support and patient care functions alongside the Radiology Technologist at Chandler Hospital. This employee will assist with facilitating patient throughput in the department by performing functions such as preparing patients for their exam, room turnover, going on portables, assisting with exams, answering phones, cleaning, transporting patients, stocking supplies, interacting with the RIS system, and assisting with patient transfers. This position will also be responsible for rounding throughout the department to ensure cleanliness and appropriate patient communication. This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious...
Medical Imaging Technologist
Schedule:
Day Shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm, weekend and evening shifts vary.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
This position is located off-campus at UKHC Fountain Court Clinic in Lexington, KY. The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers. Duties include but not limited to the following: obtain patient medical history information, expedite patient flow, room patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigate electronic health record system, schedule and follow-up with appointments and assist with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence. This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of...
Assistant & Support
Schedule:
12-hour shifts 8:00am – 8:00pm. Weekends and holidays required
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The Paramedic will work in the Level 1 Trauma Center to compliment the nursing role. Duties of this position include performing patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with RNs, MDs, and other members of the comprehensive healthcare team; and organizing, prioritizing, and delivering direct patient care based on determined scope of practice within the hospital setting. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Technician
Schedule:
Night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.); Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Employment Type:
On Call
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for direct patient care and provides clinical support to providers. Duties include but not limited to the following: obtain patient medical history information, expedite patient flow, room patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigate electronic health record system, schedule and follow-up with appointments and assist with medication fill requests, prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures and consults. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and follow UK Healthcare behavioral expectations for service excellence. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate,...
Assistant & Support
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, may require some holidays.Other days/times determined by department needs and urgent situations.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
May 27, 2023
UK HealthCare Lexington, KY, USA
The CT Technologist provides CT imaging for patients that assists the patient’s physician in expediting needed care. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position. Duties include: Performing diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols, providing feedback on image for improvement as needed, addressing customer needs appropriately according to age specific, service specific and disease specific criteria, and utilizing proper procedure for identifying patients. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function, and adhering to the UK HealthCare Values during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as all external and internal customers will also be essential. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and...
Medical Imaging
Schedule:
Varies. This position requires on-call and participation in the holiday rotation
Employment Type:
Full-Time