Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA ICU / 7P

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 7.200 ICU / 7P Requisition Number NR14941 Working Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC/TRAUMA 7.200 ICU / 7P Department Name H7000: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $28.00 - $39.10 per 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 RN license in good standing, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification 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; ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods. Conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments. Shift Three 12‑hour night shifts (7 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours per week, plus some weekend and holiday work. Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care that 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 and adhering to university policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework, proficiency with Swanson’s Caring model, superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills, basic computer and internet navigation skills, professional communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians, strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; motivation, pro‑activity, confidence in advocating for patients and families, and ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Education / Experience BSN plus at least one year of RN experience. Deadline to Apply 06/03/2026 EEO Statement The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. It provides equal opportunity for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, 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. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr