Registered Nurse (General Medicine)

King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UK King’s Daughters is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to deliver patient‑centered care across clinical settings. You will assess and develop care plans, administer medications, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, ongoing professional development, and adherence to standards and policies in a supportive hospital environment.

Formación

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred for clinical advancement.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely per policy.
• Educate patients and families about care and risks.
• Document care activities accurately in required systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Maintain licensure and required certifications.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

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 delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety. Educates patients and families, coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, and delegates tasks to support staff. Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. Promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Essential Functions • Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols. • Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address identified needs and goals. • Administers medications and treatments safely, adhering to organizational policies and best practices, and monitors for effectiveness and adverse reactions. • Provides patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, ensuring understanding and documenting outcomes. • Demonstrates knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area. • Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. • Models service excellence and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a respectful and supportive environment. • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, participating in process improvement initiatives. • Engages in ongoing professional development, maintains required licensure and certifications, and completes mandatory competencies and training. • 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Based on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, Mental Health Nurse Certified 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 (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 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 (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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 regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people. Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: General Medicine Unit (4D) Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! 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.