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BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P WEPP / TRAUMA 7200 ICU

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P WEPP / TRAUMA 7200 ICU Requisition Number: NR14046 Working Title: RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services /7PWEPP Department Name: 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 & Licensing ADN Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Shift & Weekend Premium Must work TWO, 12‑hour NIGHT shifts 7PM-7:30AM, EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT, 24 HRS/WEEK. This is a WEEKEND PREMIUM POSITION (WEPP). Work 24 hours per week, paid for 36 hours per week.

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. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: 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 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, proactive 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.

Preferred Education / Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply: 12/22/2025

Posting Specific Questions

* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.

New Graduate

Diploma

ADN

BSN

MSN

PhD or DNP

* Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?

Yes

No

* Please indicate your current licensure status.

None

Current KY RN License

Current compact state RN licensure

Current non‑compact state RN licensure

New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License

Valid KY Temporary Work Permit

* University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)

* Where did you first see this position advertised?

UK Jobs Website

Employee Referral

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HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)

InsightIntoDiversity.com

Latinosinhighered.com

Indeed.com

LinkedIn.com

Institute for Diversity in Health Management

None of the Above

* University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

Resume

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Resume

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter

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