Trauma Perf Improvement Nurse/Adult/UKHC

Job Title
Trauma Perf Improvement Nurse/Adult/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR15117

Working Title
Trauma Perf Improvement Nurse/Adult/UKHC

Department Name
H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

Will require lifting, pulling, pushing of objects up to 50lbs, sitting and or standing for long periods of time.

Shift

Mostly Days, 8am-430pm Monday – Friday. May need to work outside of dayshift hours for departmental needs. On-call duties per departmental guidelines

Job Summary

| The Adult Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Candidate must show evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of trauma/critical care; must be self-directed, present information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form; have a demonstrated ability to work positively in collaboration with all healthcare disciplines and departments; and possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of word processing, database management, spreadsheet development, report writing, and statistical and graphical software.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Trauma nursing experience (ICU, ED, Flight) required and experience in quality improvement and research preferred. Evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of trauma/critical care. Must be self-directed, present information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form. Demonstrated ability to work positively in collaboration with all healthcare disciplines and departments. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of word processing, database management, spreadsheet development, report writing, statistical and graphical software.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Master of Science in Nursing or other healthcare related Master’s degree preferred. Certification in specialty preferred (TNCC). Must hold and maintain a Kentucky Nursing License as a Registered Nurse and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing. Must attend a Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 2 years of hire.

Deadline to Apply
06/11/2026

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