BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, 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: NR14506
Working Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7A WEPP Critical Core/UKHC
Department Name: 3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, Ky
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $29.12-45.70/hour
Position Type: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: BSN
Related Experience: 2 yrs
License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid at least 6 months after employment date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and sharp instruments.
Shift: Two 12-hour shifts each week, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7am until 7:30pm as part of the Weekend Premium Plan; required for 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 manage all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost‑effective manner, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work 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, enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide 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.
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
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Job Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
Requisition Number: NR14506
Working Title: Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7A WEPP Critical Core/UKHC
Department Name: 3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, Ky
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $29.12-45.70/hour
Position Type: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: BSN
Related Experience: 2 yrs
License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid at least 6 months after employment date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and sharp instruments.
Shift: Two 12-hour shifts each week, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7am until 7:30pm as part of the Weekend Premium Plan; required for 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 manage all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost‑effective manner, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work 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, enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide 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.
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
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
PI280439534
#J-18808-Ljbffr