Nurse Clinical/UKHC

About the role

Registered Nurses in Tower 200 Progressive Care of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. The primary responsibilities 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. The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes, utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience: No experience required
• License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license 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: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily and 25‑50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, 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 professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and families
• Enjoys working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Pay

Salary range: $28.00‑39.10 per hour

Schedule

Must be able to work two 12‑hour shifts each week from 7:00 PM‑7:30 AM, every Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, as part of the Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) plan. Some holiday work is required.