University of Kentucky Looking for Nursing Care Tech/On-Call/2 Transitional Unit Full Time

Requisition Number: DU10409

Department Name: H3455:CDU/Transitional Units

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $12.50-$18.65/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: 2 months

Required License/Registration/Certification

Have one or more of the following:
1. Kentucky Registered SRNA, for ED- KY Registered SRNA or EMT
2.RN nursing student who has completed first fundamental course and a clinical
3. Military Medic
4. LPN

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push,
and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally 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.

Shift

Must be able to work at least 36 hours per month. Hours are variable between days, evenings, nights with some weekend and holiday requirements. Preferred candidates will be able to work a variety of shifts.

Job Summary

The Nursing Care Technician in the 2 Transitional Unit is a member of the team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. The NCT performs the duties for which they are trained, including providing comfort measures for the patient and notifying the RN when any change in the patient’s condition occurs.

• 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Previous experience as a nursing care tech strongly preferred.
Good communication skills, dependability, customer service

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience as a NCT preferred, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Class/Clinical. Must be able to attend orientation classes as well as unit orientations

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.