Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/ICU​/pWEPP

Overview

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC/7-200

ICU/7pWEPP

Requisition Number: NR15125

Location:

Lexington, KY
Department:
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
Type:
Staff, Full-Time

Education:

ADN

• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care including assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant).
• Adhere to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes using the nursing process in a patient-centered plan of care.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  ADN
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience
• Required License/Certification:
  Active Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing;
  American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (valid for at least 6 months after employment)
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Maslow’s hierarchy, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model; strong direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet skills; professional communication with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation abilities; ability to work both in a team and independently

The essential functions include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.

• Shift: WEPP
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  No
• Final date to receive applications: 06/04/2026

The University of Kentucky follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. It 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 socioeconomic status.

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