Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/ICU​/pWEPP

Department

H7000:
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Lexington, KY

10

$28.00–$39.10 per hour

Staff – Full‑Time

WEPP

ADN

No experience required.

Active Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit, Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing, and AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment.

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 patients or sharp instruments.

The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care. This involves assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies and relevant regulations. The role supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer navigation and internet usage.
• Professional, respectful communication with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Motivated, proactive, confident in patient advocacy; enjoys team collaboration and open communication.
• Exceptional technical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

BSN and at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

No.

06/04/2026

The University follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination; provides equal opportunities for qualified individuals in all aspects of its operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, 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/economic status.

Pre‑employment screenings may be required.