Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC

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

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Clinical Senior for the 7A Progressive Care CORE. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, critical thinking, and patient education to support transitions of care in a high-acuity unit.

The position requires a BSN, an active Kentucky license or compact license in good standing, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Three 12-hour shifts per week and weekend/holiday commitments are expected.

Qualifications

• BSN required and current Kentucky nursing license or compact license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of related progressive care RN experience.
• Must hold Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Provider (AHA) valid for at least 6 months after employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the 7A Progressive Care CORE unit.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to manage transitions of care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with families.
• Uphold infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Maslow's eight Basic Needs

Gordon's Functional Health Patterns

Swanson's Caring model

Critical thinking

Direct patient care

Team communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Basic computer navigation

Internet knowledge

Job description

Posting Details
Job Title Nurse Clinical Senior/Critical Core/UKHC
Requisition Number NR15477
Working Title Nurse Clinical Senior / 7A Progressive Care 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.
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? No
Preferred Education/Experience 2 years Progressive Care RN experience.
Deadline to Apply 11/15/2026
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