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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleNurse Division Charge/UKHCRequisition NumberNR14571Working TitleTrauma Division Charge Nurse/7pDepartment NameH7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$29.12-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSNRequired Related Experience2 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN)Physical RequirementsLifting & repositioning patients. pulling & pushing beds, stretchers, chairs, patient equipment. Some sitting for administrative computer workShift7P-730am with some weekends, call and holidays requiredJob SummaryTrauma 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 / AbilitiesWell 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? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceKBN RN licensure. Critical Care nursing. Trauma/surgical critical care preferred. ACLS & TNCC will be requiredDeadline to Apply01/12/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).

1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
   • New Graduate
   • Diploma
   • ADN
   • BSN
   • MSN
   • PhD or DNP
2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Oneclick.jobtarget.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Other On-line/Media Advertisement
   • A Colleague, Friend, and/or Family member
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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