Registered Nurse, Long Term Care (Full Time Nights)

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 assuming accountability for long-term care nursing services delivered to residents during assigned shifts. Provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, and organizes daily assignments for direct care staff based on competency and resident care plans. Supervises staff and makes care decisions within clinical competence and facility policies. Exercises independent judgment in fulfilling essential job functions. Ensures adherence to individualized assessments and organizational procedures.

Essential Functions

• Makes daily rounds on the assigned unit at the beginning and end of each shift to observe, examine, or interview residents, verify information, monitor regulatory compliance, and determine staff assignments.

• Develops and distributes resident care assignments to direct care staff, matching resident needs with staff skills and adjusting assignments as necessary.

• Directs daily assignments and evaluates the work of caregivers, using independent judgment to make recommendations regarding care, discipline, discharge, and promotion.

• Provides orientation to new team members on unit routines and procedures.

• Assesses patients and maintains broad accountability for patient assessment.

• Administers, manages, and maintains intravenous therapy in ports and lines as authorized for registered nurses.

• Determines patient death in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

• 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

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 :
Nursing Res (Float) Kingsbrook

Shift :
Night (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2500 State Rt 5

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky