Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/WEPP​/TRAUMA UB

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A WEPP / TRAUMA 6-100 UB

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• Job Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A WEPP / TRAUMA 6-100 UB
• Requisition Number: NR14176
• Working Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7A WEPP / 10.200UB
• Department: H7000:
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $28.00 - $39.10 per hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff, Full‑Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

No experience required.

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license or equivalent temporary work permit, 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

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 extended periods. Conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must work two, 12‑hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) every Saturday and Sunday – a weekend premium position. Work 24 hours, paid for 32 hours at the regular rate.

The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care: assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of a 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. Collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes are also required.

• 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 knowledge
• Professional, respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, confidence in advocating for patients and families
• Team‑oriented, open, and honest communication
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently and in a team

BSN + at least one year of RN experience.

January 5, 2026

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. UK follows federal and state constitutions and applicable laws on nondiscrimination. We provide equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by UK Human Resources.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

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