University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleNursing Operations Director/UKHCRequisition NumberRE43473Working TitleNursing Operations Director/ Medicine ServicesDepartment NameH7600: PAV A Medicine/PulmonaryWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level16Salary Range$111,634-222,352/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSN and Master’s in health related fieldClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience8 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) + approved advanced national nursing certification required within 1 year of hire datePhysical RequirementsOccasional heavy lifting. Using a computer and typing for long periods of time.ShiftDay shift with some holidays and weekends per business needs. This position will have 24 hour accountability.Job SummaryThe duties of this position relate to our commitment to provide quality, safe, patient and family centric care to our patients and the people of Kentucky and beyond. This position supports the Chief Nursing Officer to whom it reports through ensuring, on a 24-hour per day basis, that safe, effective nursing care is given to patients in this area.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical nursing experience with knowledge of professional nursing theory; the ability to lead and direct a department toward goal setting and attainment, taking into account divergent demands while managing scope and timelines; the ability to engage and motivate; and a thorough understanding of resource and employee management.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceAn approved, advanced national nursing certification within one year of hire dateDeadline to Apply01/30/2024University Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire? * Yes No2. * Have you completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree? * Yes* No3. * Have you completed a master’s degree in a health-related field? * Yes* No but I will obtain this degree within the next 12 months* No4. * Please choose the response that best represents your amount of paid, full-time employment experience as a Registered Nurse. * None* More than 0, up through 3 years* More than 3 years, up through 5 years* More than 5 years, up through 7 years* More than 7 years, up through 10 years* More than 10 years5. * Please describe your paid, full-time nursing leadership experience within a hospital setting. (Open Ended Question)6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? * Yes* No7. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)8. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? * HigherEdJobs.com* Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)* HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) * InsightIntoDiversity.com * Latinosinhighered.com * HospitalCareers.com * Indeed.com * LinkedIn.com * Institute for Diversity in Health Management * A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member * None of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Resume2. Cover LetterOptional Documents Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Km7Xd2sajADB8sRmzHXX6dPI235560459