Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/CH 6E​/N

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CH 6E/6N / 7A

NR15114

H3080:
Critical Care Services

Lexington, KY

Grade 10, $28.00‑39.10 per hour

Staff position, Full‑Time, 12‑hour DAY shifts (7:00 AM‑7:30 PM), 36 hours per week. Requires occasional weekend and holiday work.

ADN required. No prior experience required. Preferred: BSN plus at least 1 year RN experience.

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license (or equivalent compact state license) in good standing and an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50‑100 lb daily; 25‑50 lb frequently. Must stand, walk, and sit for long periods. May encounter communicable diseases, radiation, and sharp instruments.

Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care: assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate nursing care plans; deliver direct patient care; ensure patient satisfaction; train and delegate duties for Nursing Assistants; adhere to University policies, procedures, and federal, state, local regulations; collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.

Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model. Strong direct patient care and critical thinking skills. Basic computer navigation and internet use. Professional, respectful communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians. Strong organization, prioritization, and delegation. Motivated, proactive, confident advocate for patients and families. Works well independently and as part of a team.

No supervisory responsibilities.

06/16/2026

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