Nurse Clinical/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 112,037,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Staff RN for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services in Lexington, KY. The role requires ADN with RN licensure and BLS; BSN preferred. You will provide direct, patient-centered care, build and document care plans, and mentor Nursing Care Technicians.

Shift includes evenings and weekends as needed. Applicants must meet licensure requirements and pass background checks. The department emphasizes collaborative practice with surgeons and the care team to achieve

Qualifications

• ADN required to apply.
• No experience required.
• Active KY RN license or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive patient-centered nursing care.
• Document, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a patient-centered approach.
• Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians.
• Adhere to University policies and federal/state regulations; collaborate with physicians and staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Leadership

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Work Location

Lexington, Ky

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

$28.00-39.10/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 Registered Nurse (RN) license that is 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 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 at least 36 hours per week from 7am until 7:30pm and may also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

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.

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

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply

10/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
  • Journal of Public Health Dentistry
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
  • Academic Keys
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
  • None of the Above