Registered Nurse, Home Health

St Claire; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to assess and coordinate care for patients in their homes, developing individualized plans and monitoring progress.

You will educate patients and families on disease management, administer medications, perform wound care, and communicate changes to the care team. RN license and BLS required; 0–2 years experience; BSN preferred. Full-time, day shift, on-site.

Qualifications

• Responsible for in-home assessments and individualized care plans.
• Educates patients and families on disease management and prevention.
• Monitors vital signs and performs wound care as needed.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documents care activities.
• On-call responsibilities during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-home assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans.
• Communicates significant clinical changes to physicians and the care team.
• Educates patients and families on disease management and preventive care.
• Monitors vital signs and provides wound care as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals for holistic care.
• Maintains medical records and documentation.
• Supervises home health aides and student nurses as directed.
• Takes on-call responsibilities during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

In-home assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Communication

On-call availability

Wound care

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: Home Health: Full time: Posted Today: R-000005531At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**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**:135 N. Hargis Ave.**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky