ICU

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Department Name: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: ADN

Required Related Experience: At least two years of RN experience is required for all roles. Specific unit experience is not required, except for pediatric positions, which require experience in a pediatric unit.

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

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 three 12-hour NIGHT shifts per week will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslows eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordons Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swansons Caring model superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families co-workers and physicians and strong organizational prioritization and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.