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Nurse Clinical/UKHC

UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Posting Details Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number

NR14549

Working Title

RN 7A Weekend Plan /Neuro ICU/ Pavilion A 5th floor Tower 200

Department

H7100: Neuroscience Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$28.00-39.10/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full‑Time

Education and Experience Required Education

ADN

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Licensure and Certifications 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 employment date.

Physical and Shift Requirements Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily, 25–50 pounds frequently, stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must work two 12‑hour shifts weekly from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM Saturdays and Sundays; Weekend Premium Plan (WEPP); some holidays.

Job Summary and Responsibilities Registered nurses in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide intensive neurological and neurosurgical care for adult patients 15 + years of age. Patient conditions include isolated head trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, spinal cord injury, anoxic brain injuries and other brain/spinal cord diseases. The RN serves as a critical team component; responsible for close hemodynamic, medication and ventilator monitoring and treatment of patient complications related to neurological injury.

Primary responsibilities: provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care—assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, evaluation of the comprehensive nursing plan; deliver direct patient care; ensure patient satisfaction; train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians; adhere to University policies, federal, state and local regulations; collaborate with physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, Swanson’s Caring model.

Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.

Basic computer navigation and internet working knowledge.

Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, physicians.

Strong organizational, prioritization, delegation skills.

Highly motivated, proactive, confident in patient advocacy.

Excellent technical skills; proven team, independent work.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Deadline to Apply 12/30/2025

EEO Statement 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 for our students, employees, patients and visitors, 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. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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