Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/Trauma UB

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / Trauma 7-100 UB / 7P

NR14953

RN/Trauma 7-100UB/7p

H7000:
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Lexington, Ky

10

$/hour

Staff

Full‑Time

ADN

No experience required.

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

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. May be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

7P. Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.

Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care: assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive nursing plan of care; deliver direct patient care; ensure patient satisfaction; train and delegate duties for nursing care technicians; adhere to university policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Support collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs and 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 internet resources.
• Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and confident advocate for patients and families.
• Team‑player who works effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment.

No supervisory responsibilities.

BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

06/04/2026

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