Nurse Clinical​/UKHC ​/ MICU ​/ 7P

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or an active compact state RN license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds on a daily basis and 25–50 pounds frequently; standing, walking and sitting 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.

Must be able to work three, 12‑hour shifts 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week). Weekend and holiday shifts may also be required.

Registered Nurses in the PAV A Pulmonary Medicine ICU at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to critically ill patients. Patient conditions include sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, COPD, drug overdose, respiratory failure, renal failure, hepatic failure, and multisystem organ failure among others. The ICU provides cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, titration of vasoactive drips, fluid resuscitation, etc.

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 delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework, and Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation and working knowledge of the internet; the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; and a highly motivated, pro‑active, confident approach to patient advocacy.

The candidate should also thrive in a team environment and demonstrate strong technical and independent work skills.

No supervisory responsibilities.

BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

07/16/2026

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