Registered Nurse, Home Health

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 ( Department :
Home Health

Shift :
Days (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2000 Ashland Drive

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky