Nurse Extern - Part-Time, Flexible Shift

UK King's Daughters; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses and licensed practitioners in delivering patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include routine care, vital signs, hygiene assistance, and documentation in EPIC, with duties during admissions and post-operative care as directed. No prior experience required beyond nursing program enrollment; BLS and CPI certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with active enrollment in a nursing program; completion within the last 6 months.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care and treatments, including vital signs, intake/output, pain assessment, and mobility.
• Provides personal hygiene care and activities of daily living support.
• Performs adjunct care tasks including dressings, preps, ice/heat therapies, sitz baths, and restraints as directed.
• Assists with non-nursing tasks such as crash cart checks, quality control, and stocking supplies.
• Conducts 15-minute patient checks and belongings checks as required.
• Relays questions or concerns to supervising RN/LPN and seeks assistance as needed.
• Documents care activities in EPIC or designated records.
• Assists with admission, discharge, pre-operative and post-operative care under supervision.
• Performs duties as defined by regulatory guidelines and under RN/LPN direction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with active enrollment in accredited nursing program

Completion of accredited nursing program within last 6 months

Tools

EPIC

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses and licensed practitioners in delivering patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include routine care, vital signs, hygiene assistance, and documentation in EPIC, with duties during admissions and post-operative care as directed. No prior experience required beyond nursing program enrollment; BLS and CPI certifications preferred.