Teredesai, McCann & Assoc
Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
Teredesai, McCann & Assoc, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
Requisition Number: NR14507
Working Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7P WEPP Critical Core/UKHC
Department Name: H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, Ky
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $29.12-45.70/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: BSN
Required Related Experience: 2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license that is in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) certification; plus approved advanced national nursing certification required within 18 months of hire date.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions 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; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift: Must be able to work two 12-hour shifts each week, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7pm until 7:30am as part of the Weekend Premium Plan; also required to work some holidays.
Job Summary
In the critical core program, nurses will apply the nursing process in caring for and counseling individuals, promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and supporting transitions of care. This includes using a systematic, critical‑thinking approach to guide data collection, assessment, clinical judgment, intervention, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health issues. Care is delivered through health teaching, counseling, and restorative support. Nurses will care for patients within the UK HealthCare Enterprise at Good Samaritan and Chandler Hospitals. The role will handle patients ranging from surgical complications, acute medical conditions, chronic illness, trauma patients, behavioral health, pain management (due to cancer, addiction, or other causes), and end‑of‑life care. BSNs must have specialized knowledge and skills in many areas of care.
Position will coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost-effective manner, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. This environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. The nursing process is used with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care to ensure patient satisfaction.
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; ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate must be motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and families, and comfortable working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication. Technically skilled and proven ability to work both independently and in a team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.
Preferred Education / Experience
2 years ICU RN experience.
Deadline to Apply
12/14/2025
Our University Community
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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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
* Where did you first see this position advertised? UK Jobs Website Employee Referral Print Advertisement On‑line Advertisement Military Connection Advertisement Job Fair "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website Facebook HospitalCareers.com InsideHigherEd.com Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com Institute for Diversity in Health Management None of the Above
* Please describe your nursing experience in detail. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
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Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
Requisition Number: NR14507
Working Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7P WEPP Critical Core/UKHC
Department Name: H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, Ky
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $29.12-45.70/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: BSN
Required Related Experience: 2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license that is in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) certification; plus approved advanced national nursing certification required within 18 months of hire date.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions 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; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift: Must be able to work two 12-hour shifts each week, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7pm until 7:30am as part of the Weekend Premium Plan; also required to work some holidays.
Job Summary
In the critical core program, nurses will apply the nursing process in caring for and counseling individuals, promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and supporting transitions of care. This includes using a systematic, critical‑thinking approach to guide data collection, assessment, clinical judgment, intervention, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health issues. Care is delivered through health teaching, counseling, and restorative support. Nurses will care for patients within the UK HealthCare Enterprise at Good Samaritan and Chandler Hospitals. The role will handle patients ranging from surgical complications, acute medical conditions, chronic illness, trauma patients, behavioral health, pain management (due to cancer, addiction, or other causes), and end‑of‑life care. BSNs must have specialized knowledge and skills in many areas of care.
Position will coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost-effective manner, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. This environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. The nursing process is used with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care to ensure patient satisfaction.
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; ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate must be motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and families, and comfortable working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication. Technically skilled and proven ability to work both independently and in a team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.
Preferred Education / Experience
2 years ICU RN experience.
Deadline to Apply
12/14/2025
Our University Community
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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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
* Where did you first see this position advertised? UK Jobs Website Employee Referral Print Advertisement On‑line Advertisement Military Connection Advertisement Job Fair "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website Facebook HospitalCareers.com InsideHigherEd.com Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com Institute for Diversity in Health Management None of the Above
* Please describe your nursing experience in detail. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr