Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/TRAUMA UB

Overview

Posting Details

• Job Title
  :
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 10-200 UB
• Requisition Number
  : NR14732
• Working Title
  :
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A WEPP
• Department Name
  : H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary
• Work Location
  :
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level
  : 10
• Salary Range
  : $/hour
• Type of Position
  :
  Staff
• Position Time Status
  :
  Full-Time

Job Summary
:
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.

• Required Education
  : ADN
• Required Related Experience
  :
  No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification
  :
  Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date
• Physical Requirements
  :
  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.
• Shift
  :
  Must be able to work EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DAY SHIFTS, 7AM-730PM. Work 24 hours / week and get paid for 32 hours / week on our Weekend Premium position.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  :
  No
• Preferred Education/Experience
  : BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
• Final date to receive applications
  : 07/02/2026

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