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Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P WEPP / TRAUMA 7200 ICU

UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Job Title : Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P WEPP / TRAUMA 7200 ICU

Requisition Number : NR14046

Working Title : RN/Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services /7PWEPP

Department Name : H7000: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 10

Salary Range : $28.00-39.10/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 active compact state RN license in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers valid for at least 6 months after employment date

Physical Requirements : Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injuries from sharp instruments

Shift : Must be able to work TWO, 12-hour NIGHT shifts 7PM-7:30AM, EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT; 24 hours/week

Weekend Premium : This is a weekend premium position (WEPP). Work 24 hours/week, paid for 36 hours/week

Job Summary The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care which includes: 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 and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process within a patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow’s Eight Basic Human Needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking; basic computer/navigation skills; professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co-workers and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; ability to work well in a team and independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least 1 year RN experience preferred

Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026

University Community and Equal Opportunity We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to a healthy work environment. University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows all applicable nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations.

Pre-employment Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University HR, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

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