About this role
At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for collecting and analyzing patient data to formulate individualized care plans. Determines progress toward outcomes and coordinates care delivery. Promotes a safe practice environment and advocates mutual respect with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Essential Functions • Conducts in-home assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers. • Communicates significant clinical changes or findings to physicians and other healthcare practitioners involved in the plan of care. • Educates patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and preventative care. • Monitors vital signs, observes for changes in health condition, and provides wound care as needed. • Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care. • Maintains accurate and timely medical records and documentation. • Supervises and instructs home health aides and student nurses as directed. • Takes on-call responsibilities during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement Associate’s degree in nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred
Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
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Department: Home Health Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2000 Ashland Drive City, State: Ashland, Kentucky