Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Nurse Clinical Senior / 7A ICU Critical CORE / UKHC to provide advanced patient care in a high-acuity setting. The role requires a BSN, an active Kentucky nursing license (or compact state), and ACLS/NIHSS certifications with CRRT awareness.

You will deliver care across the nursing process, collaborate with physicians and other professionals, and support transitions of care.

Qualifications

• BSN degree is required.
• Active nursing license in Kentucky or compact state in good standing.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required or obtained within 18 months of hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care in a 7A ICU Critical CORE unit.
• Apply the nursing process, evaluate patient conditions, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with complex medical interventions and patient/family education.
• Work three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm; some weekends and holidays.

Job description

Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

Job Title Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number NR14501

Working Title

Working Title Nurse Clinical Senior / 7A ICU Critical CORE / UKHC

Department Name

Department Name H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, Ky

Grade Level 11

Salary Range

Salary Range $29.12-45.70/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky nursing license or active compact state nursing license that is 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Shift

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.

Job Summary

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 HealthCare 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 potential 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. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work 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 and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides 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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

2 years Critical Care RN experience.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/27/2026

Our University Community

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