Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/TRAUMA UB

Overview

• Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / TRAUMA 6200 UB / 7P
• Requisition Number NR14808
• Working Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / T 6200 UB / 7P
• Department Name H7000:
  
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 10
• Salary Range $/hour
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Full-Time
• Required Education ADN
• Required Related Experience No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers valid for at least 6 months after employment date
• Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk and sit for long periods; exposure to potential hazards and infection risks.
• Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour NIGHT shifts, 7PM-7:30AM, 36 hours per week; some weekends and holidays may be required.
• Final date to receive applications 03/18/2026

The 6.200 Acute / Progressive (universal beds) unit in PAV A on the 6th floor, Tower 220 is part of the Trauma Service Line. The RNs on 6.200 UB care for acute to progressive Trauma patients.

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.

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 professionally and respectfully with patients and families, co-workers and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.

The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive and confident in advocating for patients and their families. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with fellow 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

03/18/2026

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