Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/Trauma ICU​/WEPP

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC /Trauma 6.200 ICU / 7A WEPP
• Requisition Number: NR14740
• Working Title:
  
  RN/6200
  
  ICU/7A WEPP
• 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.

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
• Provisional License
• Active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• 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
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods
• Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

• Must work two 12-hour day shifts 7AM–7:30PM every Saturday and Sunday (weekend incentive program)
• Work 24 hours per week, paid for 32 hours per week

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 Assistants; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The role also supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework, and Swanson’s Caring model
• Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills
• Basic computer navigation and internet proficiency
• 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 their families
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• BSN plus at least 1 year of RN experience

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.