Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/MICU

Overview

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / MICU / 7P |

Requisition NR14818

Working Title:

RN/Medicine ICU/7p
Department: H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary

Work Location:

Lexington, KY
Type:
Staff, Full-Time, Grade Level 10
Salary Range: $/hour

Registered Nurses in the PAV A PULMONARY MEDICINE ICU provide care to critically ill patients. Patient conditions include sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, COPD, drug overdose, respiratory failure, renal failure, hepatic failure, and multisystem organ failure among others. PAV A PULMONARY MICU provides cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, titration of vasoactive drips, fluid resuscitation, etc.

The primary responsibilities include 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. 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.

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 certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date

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

Shift
Must be able to work three, 12-hour NIGHT shifts, 7PM-730AM / 36 hours per week. Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Preferred Education/Experience
BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Final date to receive applications: 03/18/2026

We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status.

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