UK HealthCare
Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A / TRAUMA 6-100 UB
Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A / TRAUMA 6-100 UB
Requisition Number: NR13992
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary: $28.00-39.10/hour
Position Type: Full‑time staff
Required Education ADN
Required Experience No experience required.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, or Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider, valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily and 25‑50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. The work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift & Hours Must be able to work three 12‑hour day shifts (7:00‑7:30 PM), 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday work may be required.
Job Summary The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care consisting of 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; and adhering to University policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate should have 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 abilities; professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families; enjoy teamwork; and possess exceptional technical skills and ability to work independently.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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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Requisition Number: NR13992
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary: $28.00-39.10/hour
Position Type: Full‑time staff
Required Education ADN
Required Experience No experience required.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, or Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider, valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily and 25‑50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. The work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift & Hours Must be able to work three 12‑hour day shifts (7:00‑7:30 PM), 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday work may be required.
Job Summary The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care consisting of 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; and adhering to University policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate should have 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 abilities; professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families; enjoy teamwork; and possess exceptional technical skills and ability to work independently.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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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