Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Division Charge/UKHC/ 7P Requisition Number NR13470 Working Title Trauma Division Charge Nurse Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BSN Required Related Experience 2 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) Physical Requirements Lifting & repositioning patients. pulling & pushing beds, stretchers, chairs, patient equipment. Some sitting for administrative computer work Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour, 7PM-730AM NIGHT shifts, 36 HRS/ per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays. Job Summary Trauma DCN will assist with patient flow through the continuum of care by working with HOA & physician teams. Provide added leader oversight for the service line on all shifts 24/7. Assist with monitoring quality measures & assuring joint commission readiness for all shifts. This position will also provide assistance with staff mentoring & educational support while on shift. The Trauma DCN will also be the first line of contact for service line when nursing leadership is not readily available. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Well developed skills in critical care management. Understanding of patient flow through the continuum of care. Understanding of computer programs: EHRs, Windows office programs. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience KBN RN licensure. Critical Care nursing. Trauma/surgical critical care preferred. ACLS & TNCC will be required Deadline to Apply 02/02/2025 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.

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