Nurse Clinical Senior​/Critical Core​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14505

Working Title:

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

Nursing Practice and Support Services

Location:

Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $29.12–$45.70 per hour
Type:
Staff, Full‑Time

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Minimum of 2 years ICU RN experience
• Active Kentucky nursing license or a compact state nursing license in good standing
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)® certification valid for at least 6 months after hire date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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 date
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods
• Willingness to work three 12‑hour shifts per week (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) and occasional weekends/holidays

In the Critical Core program, nurses apply the nursing process to care for and counsel patients across a broad spectrum, from surgical complications and acute medical conditions to trauma, behavioral health, pain management, and end‑of‑life care. Nurses deliver health teaching, counseling, and restorative support, coordinating and managing all aspects of care in a timely, cost‑effective manner. They collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the interprofessional team to enhance communication and patient outcomes.

• Proficient in Maslow’s basic human needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model
• Excellent direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills
• Basic computer navigation and internet skills
• Effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, and physicians
• Strong organization, prioritization, and delegation abilities
• Motivated, proactive, confident advocate for patients and families
• Team‑oriented with open, honest communication; able to work independently

The University of Kentucky follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Equal opportunities are provided for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations; discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

All applicants may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.