Registered Nurse, Home Health

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire is hiring to provide in-home nursing care, with a focus on developing individualized care plans and coordinating delivery with patients, families, and providers. The role emphasizes safe practice, accurate documentation, and patient education.

The position requires RN licensure, 0–2 years of experience, and BLS certification, with on-call duties as part of rotating shifts. Kentucky home health setting, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• RN license current and active.
• 0-2 years of nursing experience or related field.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient data to inform individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care delivery and communicates changes to the team.
• Educates patients and families on disease management and preventive care.
• Maintains medical records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervises aides and student nurses as directed.
• On-call evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis.

Skills

In-home assessments

Care plan development

Patient data analysis

Care coordination

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

At 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 Summary

Responsible 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 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)

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: 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. Never

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: 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

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Physical Demands

This 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 Descriptions

N/A Department: Home Health Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 135 N. Hargis Ave. City, State: Morehead, 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! 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.