Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 6-200 ICU
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F / disability / protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 6-200 ICU Requisition Number: NR13990 Working Title: RN/Trauma and Acute/ 6-200 ICU/7p 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 Experience No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state Registered Nurse (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
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
Exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour NIGHT shifts (7 PM to 7:30 AM), 36 hrs/week; some weekend and holiday work required.
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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Nurses in the Trauma 6-200 Critical Care ICU of the Trauma Acute Care & Surgical Services Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non‑elective orthopedic surgeries.
Primary responsibilities include 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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Framework 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.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
Enjoys working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
Exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026
Our University Community 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* 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
* University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
Print Advertisement
Online 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
* University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
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Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 6-200 ICU Requisition Number: NR13990 Working Title: RN/Trauma and Acute/ 6-200 ICU/7p 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 Experience No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state Registered Nurse (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
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
Exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour NIGHT shifts (7 PM to 7:30 AM), 36 hrs/week; some weekend and holiday work required.
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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Nurses in the Trauma 6-200 Critical Care ICU of the Trauma Acute Care & Surgical Services Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non‑elective orthopedic surgeries.
Primary responsibilities include 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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Framework 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.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
Enjoys working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
Exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026
Our University Community 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* 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
* University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
Print Advertisement
Online Advertisement
Military Connection Advertisement
Job Fair
"I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
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
* University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
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