UK HealthCare
Nurse Clinical/UKHC
Requisition Number : NR14570
Working Title : RN/CH 6E-6N/7p
Department Name : H3080: Critical Care 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 an active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, plus an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment.
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. May be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Three, 12‑hour shifts per week, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; weekend and holiday work required.
Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position include providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient‑centered care. Tasks encompass assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties to Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The environment supports collaboration between nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model. Superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet proficiency; effective communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation capabilities. Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families. Skilled at working independently and as part of a strong team, with exceptional technical skills and proven ability to collaborate.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least one year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026
University Community & 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. 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 background check and/or drug screen.
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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 an active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, plus an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment.
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. May be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Three, 12‑hour shifts per week, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; weekend and holiday work required.
Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position include providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient‑centered care. Tasks encompass assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties to Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The environment supports collaboration between nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model. Superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet proficiency; effective communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation capabilities. Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families. Skilled at working independently and as part of a strong team, with exceptional technical skills and proven ability to collaborate.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least one year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026
University Community & 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. 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 background check and/or drug screen.
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