Registered Nurse

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Get paid early

Referral bonuses & scholarships

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide general and skilled nursing care to participants. You will execute interventions per the plan of care and coordinate with the care team to support in-home and community-based services.

Joining our program offers a mission-driven environment, opportunities for growth, and a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• KY RN license required.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience with frail elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to develop and implement plans of care.
• Coordinate care between facility and team to support in-home/community services.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer general and skilled nursing care and document patient conditions.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations and triage patient needs.
• Maintain and review patient records and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

KY RN license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Elder care experience

Medical clearance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in KY

Job description

Registered Nurse

• Posted on September 8, 2026

Locations

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Senior Community Care of Jefferson County
Louisville, KY 40215, USA

• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIS008475

Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

JoinThe Senior Community Care of KentuckyPACE as aRegistered NurseinLouisville, KY (Jefferson County). This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years

Pay Range: $40.55 - $48.35, based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides general and skilled nursing care to participants, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care, implements primary care orders, evaluates participant complaints in person and/or by telephone, develops appropriate plan of care, provides participant, caregiver and family education and communicates participant’s condition to primary caregivers, physician and care team.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation, to assist participants in their homes or other settings.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Current CPR Certification.
• A minimum of one-year (1) experience in working with the frail or elderly population

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery. Effectively communicates with team mates during meetings or one-on-one conversations.
• In coordination with the other clinical staff, develops and implements a plan of care to meet the needs of participants to remain living safely in the community for as long as possible in alignment with their goals of care. Maintains aligned, comprehensive plan of care for all participants living in residential facilities and coordinates care between facility and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Conducts a comprehensive initial nursing assessment with new PACE enrollees. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant. Conducts nursing re-assessment semi-annually and as needed.
• Performs general and skilled nursing care to participants as assigned. Implements the plan of care and physician orders in coordination with the Care/Interdisciplinary Team. Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers. Triages participants to determine priority of care and assists in the treatment, examination, and testing of participants.
• Participates in nursing on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend assistance and care, as needed, to PACE participants.
• Receives participant complaints, triages, and responds to participant needs.
• Reviews and signs off orders and disseminates orders and instructions to appropriate staff and contracted personnel. Maintains and reviews participant records, charts, and other pertinent information. Completes documentation and charting in accordance with organizational policy.
• Performs care coordination with outside providers and facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and physician/provider offices. May accompany participants to specialist appointments or make hospital or other facility visits when necessary for coordination of participant care.
• Provides treatment instructions and nursing education to participants and family.
• Assists, as directed, in the maintenance of the clinic and exam rooms including stocking of supplies and materials and cleanliness.
• Maintains accountability for high customer service standards and monitors, evaluates, and recommends opportunities for improved participant and family/caregiver satisfaction.
• Manages and reviews participant’s records, charts, pertinent information and staff’s documentation. Documents as needed in medical records according to Senior CommUnity Care standards.
• Maintains the stability and reputation of SCC by ensuring all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a productive working relationship with relevant contracted providers.
• Is responsible for adherence to program cultural standards (Fundamentals) including supporting the development and integration of these standards within the team through modeling, coaching, and accountability.
• Follows and ensures that clinical team follows all organizational policies and procedures and CDC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Educates staff in regards to care and treatment for the elderly as needed.
• Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job (at the center AND in home care). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors.

About Us
Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville/Jefferson County) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Located in the heart of Louisville, a vibrant riverfront city known for its friendly communities and rich culture. Convenient access to well-known landmarks such as Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, offering walking paths, parks, and peaceful views.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing,encouragingand embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports ourorganizations’shared commitment to ourmission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued andhas the opportunity todo their personal best.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Experience

Required

1 year: Work with 55 year old+ community

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse