Registered Nurse, Home Health

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to perform in-home assessments, create and evaluate care plans, and coordinate with physicians and families. The role emphasizes safe practice, documentation, and patient advocacy.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, BLS, 0–2 years in nursing, and a focus on teaching patients about disease management and medications. This is a day shift, on-site position with rotating on-call responsibilities and opportunities

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Kentucky (or eligible)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 0–2 years nursing experience in home health or related field
• Ability to document accurately and maintain patient records
• Strong communication with patients, families and care team

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and develop individualized care plans with patients and caregivers.
• Monitor and report vital signs and clinical changes to physicians.
• Provide education on disease management, medications, and preventive care.
• Perform wound care and safety-focused home visits.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Supervise and instruct home health aides and student nurses as directed.

Skills

In-home assessments

Care planning

Vital signs

Wound care

Patient education

Documentation

Team supervision

On-call responsibilities

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse, Home Health### Registered Nurse, Home HealthApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: Pavilion: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-000005848At 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 SummaryResponsible for collecting and analyzing patient data to formulate individualized care plans. Determines progress toward outcomes and coordinates care delivery. Promotes a safe practice environment and advocates mutual respect with patients, families, and healthcare providers. ## Essential Functions• Conducts in-home assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.• Communicates significant clinical changes or findings to physicians and other healthcare practitioners involved in the plan of care.• Educates patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and preventative care.• Monitors vital signs, observes for changes in health condition, and provides wound care as needed.• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.• Maintains accurate and timely medical records and documentation.• Supervises and instructs home health aides and student nurses as directed.• Takes on-call responsibilities during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementAssociate’s degree in nursingBachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred ## Experience Requirement0-2 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 & LicensuresCurrent and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) ## Working ConditionsA. 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. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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: 1. NeverP. 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. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects 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 (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Home Health**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type**:Full time**Address**:2000 Ashland Drive**City, State**:Ashland, Kentucky