Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 7100 ICU

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Clinical for their Trauma ICU. This role involves delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult trauma and acute surgical patients, ensuring the highest standards of assessment, planning, and implementation of care. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and promotes a healthy, safe work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BLS certification valid for at least 6 months after employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for adult trauma and surgical patients in ICU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Delegation Skills

Technical Skills

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / 7P / TRAUMA 7100 ICU

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Job Details

• Requisition Number: NR13410
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $23.25-39.10/hour
• Position Type: Staff, Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (7P–7:30AM), including weekends and holidays; shift determined at interview

Qualifications

• ADN required
• Active Kentucky RN license, TWP, Provisional License, or active compact RN license in good standing
• American Heart Association BLS certification valid for at least 6 months after employment

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily; stand, walk, sit for extended periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and sharp instruments possible.

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for adult trauma and acute surgical patients in ICU, including assessment, planning, implementation, teaching, and evaluation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Maslow’s needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, Swanson’s Caring model; excellent critical thinking, communication, organizational, and delegation skills; proactive and team-oriented attitude; strong technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN and at least 1 year RN experience preferred.

Application Deadline

05/18/2025

We promote a healthy, safe, tobacco- and drug-free environment and encourage diversity. Candidates may need to pass background and drug screenings.