Registered Nurse, Ambulatory

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver disease-specific care in a busy ambulatory setting. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, administer IV infusions, and coordinate discharge planning with patients and families.

The role requires current RN licensure, ACLS and BLS, with Oncology certifications optional. An associate degree is required; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in Kentucky.
• 0–2 years nursing experience preferred; equivalent education considered.
• Ability to perform disease-specific patient education and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients using age- and culturally-appropriate criteria.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with the team.
• Administer medications and IV infusions safely per policy.
• Coordinate discharge planning and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve care and safety.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

IV infusions

Care plan development

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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 Summary

Responsible for providing disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting. Conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services. Acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources. Administers intravenous infusions as needed. Maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring evidence-based care.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and reassesses patients using age- and culturally-appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
• Identifies patient needs and nursing diagnoses, formulates and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Updates and documents plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, administering medications safely and accurately according to policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Coordinates discharge planning and provides patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and service excellence.
• Maintains required licensure, specialty training, certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
• Engages in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
• 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
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN)

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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 intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

• N/A
• Department: Pain and Spine Care
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Time Type: Full time
• Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.