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Nurse Clinical/UKHC

UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC (RN/Trauma 7-100UB/7p WEPP)

Requisition Number:

NR14492

Working Title:

RN/Trauma 7-100UB/7p WEPP

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, Full-Time

Required Education ADN

Required 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, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment 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 injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments may occur.

Shift WEPP Nights, must be able to work two 12‑hour shifts 7p‑7:30a every Friday/Saturday or every Saturday/Sunday.

Job Summary Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care including assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of nursing plans. Deliver direct patient care, ensure satisfaction, train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians, and adhere to university policies and regulations while collaborating with nursing staff and physicians to enhance 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; basic computer navigation; professional communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organization, prioritization, and delegation skills. Motivated, proactive, confident advocate for patients, thriving in team environments. Exceptional technical skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Education / Experience BSN plus at least one year of RN experience.

Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026

University Community The University of Kentucky values the well‑being of each employee and is committed to a healthy workplace. It is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. We follow federal and state laws on nondiscrimination, providing equal opportunities for qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings including a background check and/or drug screen.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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