Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/Trauma ICU

Overview

The Trauma 7.200 ICU is part of the Trauma / Surgical Service Line. We see a variety of critically ill trauma patients, such as blunt force trauma, penetrating trauma, falls, motor vehicle collisions, assaults, bowel obstructions, necrotizing fasciitis, flaps, fractures, head injuries, 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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians;

and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Required

Education:

ADN

Required Related

Experience:

No experience required.

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

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / Trauma 7.200 ICU

Requisition Number NR14738

Working Title RN/Trauma/T7200 ICU/WEPP 7A

Department Name H7000:

Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Shift: Must be able to work two, 12 hour DAY shifts, 7AM-730PM, every Saturday/Sunday. Work 24 hours / week, get paid for 32 hours / week. This is a Weekend Premium position.

Final date to receive applications: 03/01/2026

Active licensure:
Kentucky RN (or equivalent) with good standing; AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers; ability to meet essential physical requirements or reasonable accommodations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Our University Community:
We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings (e.g., national background check and/or drug screen).