Senior Clinical Nurse, 7A Progressive Care

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

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.