Nurse Clinical​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number NR14800

Working Title RN/ 7A WEPP/7-200 Progressive

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, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (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 Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injuries from patients or sharp instruments.

Shift Must be able to work two 12-hour shifts each week from 7AM-7:30PM, every Saturday & Sunday, 24 hours/week as part of the Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) plan. Will be required to work some holidays.

Registered Nurses in Tower 200 Progressive Care of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions.

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.

The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes using the nursing process and a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care.

The ideal candidate will have 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 professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.

The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and their families, and enjoy working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work both independently and in a team are required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

BSN + At least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

Final date to receive applications 07/15/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. 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.