Transforming Lives Together: Join the Future of Mental Health Care at UK HealthCare!
Are you a compassionate RN, passionate about making a difference in mental health care? UK HealthCare invites you to be part of something groundbreaking as we introduce Kentucky’s first EmPATH unit! This is your chance to transform lives while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Why Choose UKHC? At UK HealthCare, we're not just a workplace—we're a community dedicated to innovation, compassion, and excellence in mental health care. You'll be at the forefront of pioneering psychiatric care, surrounded by a team that values your unique contributions and supports your professional growth.
What You'll Do:
- Assess & Care: Conduct psychiatric assessments and craft personalized care plans.
- Medicate & Monitor: Administer medications and closely track their effects.
- Support & Heal: Provide therapeutic interventions and emotional support to patients in need.
- Collaborate: Work hand-in-hand with our interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educate: Empower patients and families with knowledge about mental health conditions and treatments.
- Document: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure top-quality care.
- Lead: Train and delegate tasks to Nursing Care Technicians, guiding them toward excellence.
Work Schedule:
- Flexible shifts available: 7 am, 7 pm, and on-call options to fit your lifestyle.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: At least 2 years in psychiatric nursing or mental health care.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Licensure: Active RN license.
- Skills: Strong patient care, critical thinking, and communication skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
- Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of continuous learning and professional development programs.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a culture that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at UK HealthCare, where your passion for mental health care meets unparalleled opportunities. Click Apply to take the first step in your journey with us!
More Than A University
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.