ICU Nurse Clinician Night Shift

Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC/7-200 ICU/7p Requisition Number: NR15098 Working Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC Department: H7000: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location: Lexington, KY Grade Level: 10 Salary Range: $28.00 – $39.10/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 in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification 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; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; and work in environments with exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour night shifts per week; also required to work some weekend and holiday shifts. Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care, including 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 to Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes, utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work, 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; a highly motivated, proactive, and confident approach to patient advocacy; and proficiency in both independent and team‑based work. Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience. EEO Statement 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. Pre‑Employment Screening Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr