Nurse Clinical Senior​/Critical Core​/UKHC

Job Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14506

Working Title:

Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7A WEPP Critical Core/UKHC

Department Name: H3270:
Nursing Practice and Support Services

Work Location:

Lexington, Ky

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $29.12–$45.70/hour

Type of Position:
Staff Position

Time Status:
Full‑Time

Final date to receive applications: 03/08/2026

Required

Education:

BSN

Required Licenses /

Certifications:

• Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license in good standing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) certification
• Approved advanced national nursing certification required within 18 months of hire

• 2 years related experience
• Preferred: 2 years ICU RN experience

• Lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently
• Stand, walk, and sit for long periods
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments

• Work two 12‑hour shifts each week, every Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 7:30 pm as part of the Weekend Premium Plan
• Additional holiday work required

In the critical core program, nurses will apply the nursing process in caring for and counseling individuals, promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and supporting transitions of care. This includes using a systematic, critical‑thinking approach to guide data collection, assessment, clinical judgment, intervention, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems. Care is delivered through health teaching, counseling, and restorative support.

Nurses will care for patients within the UK Health Care Enterprise at Good Samaritan and Chandler Hospitals. Having the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting, this role will care for patients ranging from those suffering from surgical complications, acute medical conditions or chronic illness, trauma patients, behavioral health, pain management (due to cancer, addiction, or other causes), and end‑of‑life care.

Because our BSNs care for a diverse pool of patients, it requires the BSN to have specialized knowledge and skills in many areas of care.

Position will be committed to coordinating and managing all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost‑effective manner, in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The 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.

• 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 skills and working knowledge of the internet
• Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and families
• Enjoy working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication with staff and physicians
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently as well as in a team

No supervisory responsibilities.

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 non‑discrimination. 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.