Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/Trauma UB​/WEPP

Job Details

• Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / Trauma 7100 UB / 7P WEPP
• Requisition Number: NR15011
• Working Title: RN/Trauma 7-100UB/7P WEPP
• Department Name: H7000:
  
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $28.00‑39.10/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full‑Time
• 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 Registered Nurse (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.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily and 25‑50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; possible exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
• Shift: Must work two 12‑hour NIGHT shifts (7PM‑7:30AM), either every Friday/Saturday night shift or Saturday/Sunday night shift.
• Position
  
  Note:
  
  Weekend Premium Position – Work 24 hours/week, paid for 36 hours/week.

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.

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 knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs and priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, 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 skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. The candidate will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide 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.

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

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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.