Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/UKHC​/TRAUMA ICU

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 7100 ICU

NR14944

RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services Tower 100 ICU

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 (RN) license in good standing and 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 on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments may occur.

Must work three 12‑hour shifts (7 pm–7 30 am) totaling 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift schedule will be determined after interview.

Registered Nurses in Tower 100 ICU at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients with trauma or acute surgical conditions, including blunt and penetrating trauma and vascular surgeries. Responsibilities include assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing plans of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies, federal, state, and local regulations.

The environment supports collaboration among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Excellent direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills.
• Basic computer navigation with working knowledge of the internet.
• Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Motivation, pro‑activity, confidence in patient advocacy, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

No.

BSN plus at least 1 year of RN experience is preferred.

06/11/2026

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