5 jobs found in Lexington, KY

The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: triage where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration. The acute care area is a 16-bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing...

The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: triage where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration. The acute care area is a 16-bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing...

The Samaritan Emergency Department is part of the Emergency Service Line and is a community hospital ED. Triage where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration. The acute care area is a 16-bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care. Any high acuity patients will be transported to the Level I Trauma Center ED at Chandler. 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...

Join UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike! UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is scheduled to open in early 2027 at 330 Newtown Pike in Lexington. This new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky, offering primary care for all ages, general pediatric dentistry, radiology services, and community services. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter in providing care to our community. The Population Health team is seeking a Community Health Coordinator to be a part of the inpatient/outpatient Population Health program. This position will help patients navigate the healthcare system and provide support for social determinants of health. Through a risk assessment, this individual will identify those patients who need further assistance with their care and/or resources. In the outpatient setting, this position will provide information for at-risk patients regarding medical and psychosocial support services and serve as a liaison between health, social...

The Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy – Clinical and Pharmacy Collaborations role at UK HealthCare entails spearheading the development and execution of innovative ambulatory pharmacy programs tailored to patients with chronic or complex diseases, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. This position involves extensive collaboration with industry, state, and community partners to implement pharmacy-led care models, as well as providing consultation services to external health systems and partners considering similar implementations. In addition to overseeing clinical programs and ensuring compliance with industry standards, the role supports the academic mission of UK HealthCare through staff development, precepting pharmacy students and residents, and contributing to grant writing and dissemination of findings. Continual professional development through education and skill-building is also emphasized to adapt...