Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/UB

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC/10-200UB/7A
• Requisition Number: NR15156
• Working Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC
• Department Name: H7000:
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $/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, TWP, Provisional License or active compact state RN license in good standing and AHA Basic Life Support certification valid at least 6 months after employment date.
• Final date to receive applications: 06/16/2026

7A. Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

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.

Furthermore, 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.

• Knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the 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.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.
• Highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
• Enjoy working in a strong 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.

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

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