Nurse Clinical Senior​/Critical Core​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14501

Working Title:

Nurse Clinical Senior / 7A ICU Critical Core / UKHC
Department Name: H3270:

Nursing Practice and Support Services

Work Location:

Lexington, Ky
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $/hour
Type of Position:
Staff Position
Time Status:
Full-Time

BSN

2 years

Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing 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;
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS);
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS);
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) certification; plus approved advanced national nursing certification required within 18 months of hire date.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

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 issues. 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. They will adapt to unpredictable situations and care for patients ranging from surgical complications, acute medical conditions, chronic illness, trauma, behavioral health, pain management, to end‑of‑life care. Because our BSNs care for a diverse pool of patients, a broad range of specialized knowledge and skills is required.

Position will coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care in a timely, cost‑effective manner, in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team. 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.

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, families, co‑workers and physicians;

and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. They will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

No

2 years Critical Care RN experience.

03/08/2026

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