Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/ICU

Posting Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical / UKHC / 6-200-ICU / 7P

Requisition Number: NR14617

Working Title:

RN / 6200

ICU / 7p

Department: H7000:
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $ per hour

Position Type:
Staff

Employment Status:
Full-Time

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

No experience required.

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

The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently. The candidate must also stand, walk, and sit for long periods. Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments may occur.

7P shift. Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week, with some weekends and holidays as required.

The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care. This encompasses assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of 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, procedures, and regulations.

The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes. The nurse will utilize the nursing process and comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care to ensure patient satisfaction.

• 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 skills and working knowledge of the internet.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families.
• Enjoys working in a team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

No.

BSN and at least one year of RN experience.

06/03/2026

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