1326 jobs found in Lexington, KY

This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living), order and stock supplies, respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the...

At the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, RNs work together with other specialists as part of an award-winning multidisciplinary team that handles the management, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological and neuromuscular conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis and stroke. This position supports the spine neurosurgery team. The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease specific patient care to a group of patients who have serious acute and/or chronic health events or who are seeking healthcare to maintain their state of wellness. Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to skilled assessments, care plans and care plan implementation, patient education and clinical evaluation or interventions. This position requires working with medical professionals who are working under time and efficiency constraints in a busy ambulatory care setting with a...

The Social Worker Senior performs a full range of clinical services related to the care and treatment of adult psychiatric patients as defined by the scope of practice. Provides ongoing treatment to caseload of patients utilizing a variety of skilled therapeutic techniques. Provides psychiatric social services to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment. Performs related functions as required. The Social Worker Senior may supervise student practicum placements and provide clinical supervision, if applicable. The Social Worker Senior provides coverage when the Active Treatment Coordinator is unavailable.

Assists with the implementation and operation of programs within an adult psychiatric facility. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required. Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities. Assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. May lead/co-lead activities groups in Recovery Mall. May drive hospital vehicles and supervise patients during outings. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The Division of Infectious Diseases is searching for a Navigator to join the Bluegrass Care Clinic and Ryan White Programs. The Navigator position will provide support to patients and their family members to navigate appointments, services, resources, and schedules related to the care provided within the division of Infectious Diseases. This position will work with patients and caregivers to facilitate communication between our physicians, clinic staff, and care providers in the continuum of care to identify strategies and resolve barriers to healthcare. The Navigator will address and resolve concerns and issues so that treatment plans are most effective. Ultimately, the Navigator works to promote a comprehensive positive healthcare experience to patients, their families, referring providers, and UKHC Healthcare staff. The Navigator will also serve as support staff to the Ryan White medical case management team, primarily responsible for triaging walk-in clients in a timely...

The APP Thyroid Oncology functioning within the ambulatory thyroid oncology setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients of this specific population or with related diseases. The APP is generally service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team. 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...

The paramedic will work a mixture of being on UK ambulances and in both UK Chandler and Good Samaritan emergency departments. Ambulance duties associated with this role will include responding to emergency calls on the UK medical campus, conducting long and short distance interfacility ambulance transports, specialty transports using ventilators, IV pumps, and other equipment. Duties will also include daily operational needs such as checking equipment, ambulance maintenance, etc. Paramedics will complement the nursing role in the emergency department, working within the Kentucky scope of practice, administering medications, charting, monitoring patients, and performing other patient care tasks.

Registered Nurses on the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide progressive care to epilepsy patients as well as other neurological disease processes. Patient conditions include uncontrolled and undiagnosed seizures and other neurological and neurosurgical diseases. The Epilepsy Monitoring unit provides comprehensive inpatient progressive care for extended EEG and video monitoring of seizure activity. The RN serves as an important component of the acute care team; responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patient complications related to seizure disorders. This position will cross train to the Neuro Universal unit. 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...

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Gragg 3 Co-ed unit. The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Please...

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Gragg 3: 28-Bed Co-ed Unit. The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic...

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Gragg 3: 28-Bed Co-ed Unit. The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic...

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 Social Worker Senior/ UKHC position serves as a member of the UKHC team to enhance support for patients, families, providers and staff. The Social Worker role is critical to ensuring our patients and families have the necessary medical and financial resources available to them where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment.

The Genetic Counseling Assistant ( GCA ) provides specialized support to the genetic counselors. The GCA is an integral part of the Genetics team and contributes to the management of various aspects of the service, including the coordination of care for patients, optimization of clinic and operational workflows, and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient-centered and administratively effective environment. The GCA has essential roles to assist the genetics department including attain family histories, triaging referrals, collection of relevant medical records, collection of previous genetic testing records when appropriate, coordination of care with testing laboratories, coordination of patient care when multiple physician or clinical departments are involved, and assisting with administrative duties of the department.

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 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 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 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...

The Child Life Education Coordinator is a clinical and educational leader responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs. This role ensures high-quality clinical education experiences for child life students, supports ongoing staff competency and professional development, and advances interdisciplinary education in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and Association of Child Life Professionals ( ACLP ) standards. The Education Coordinator serves as both an educator and clinician, maintaining direct patient care responsibilities as needed, while fostering academic partnerships, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement efforts across the organization.

The Specialty Dental Assistant provides clinical support for surgical and general dental procedures performed by faculty, residents, and students. This includes four-handed chairside assisting during pediatric and adult treatments such as orthodontics, restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement. This position may also be on a rotation to assist in the operating room setting. Responsibilities include obtaining patient consent, reviewing medical histories, initiating IVs, drawing blood for PRF preparation, and setting up or breaking down operatories. The assistant monitors and documents vital signs during oral and IV sedation, administers medications under supervision, and assists during medical emergencies. Additional duties include passing instruments during procedures, delivering post-operative instructions, escorting patients after surgery, and managing clinical inventory and supply orders. The role also involves diagnostic...