Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Nurse Clinical Senior for the 7P ICU Critical Core to care for patients with diverse critical conditions. The role requires leadership within a high-acuity team and adherence to clinical protocols while advancing patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, has 2 years ICU RN experience, and an active Kentucky nursing license (or compact state) with BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CRRT certifications and a plan for a national advanced nursing certification within

Qualifications

• BSN required for this position.
• Active Kentucky nursing license or compact state license in good standing; BLS required.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CRRT certifications; advanced national nursing certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care in a timely, cost-conscious manner with patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and transition care.
• Caring for a diverse patient population in the UK HealthCare Enterprise at Good Samaritan and Chandler Hospitals.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

BSN

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
• Requisition Number NR14505
• Working Title Nurse Clinical Senior/ 7P ICU Critical Core/UKHC
• Department Name H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
• Work Location Lexington, Ky
• Grade Level 11
• Salary Range $29.12-45.70/hour
• Type of Position Staff
• 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 7pm until 7:30am; 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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

2 years of ICU RN experience

Deadline to Apply

09/20/2026

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