Registered Nurse, Long Term Care (Full Time Nights)

KBNH Ashland Nursing Home Corporation; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide long-term care, administer medications and treatments, and coordinate daily assignments for direct care staff based on resident care plans.

The candidate will supervise staff, perform assessments, and make decisions within clinical competence and facility policies. A valid RN license and BSN preferred are required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and current practice in nursing.
• 0-2 years of nursing experience, paid or internship counted.
• Associate degree in nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and administer treatments and medications.
• Conduct daily rounds and assign care staff based on resident needs.
• Supervise and orient new team members, monitor assessments and care plans.
• Perform clinical judgments within policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain safety and documentation for regulatory compliance.

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 Description:

Job Summary Responsible for assuming accountability for long-term care nursing services delivered to residents during assigned shifts. Provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, and organizes daily assignments for direct care staff based on competency and resident care plans. Supervises staff and makes care decisions within clinical competence and facility policies. Exercises independent judgment in fulfilling essential job functions. Ensures adherence to individualized assessments and organizational procedures.

Essential Functions

• Makes daily rounds on the assigned unit at the beginning and end of each shift to observe, examine, or interview residents, verify information, monitor regulatory compliance, and determine staff assignments.
• Develops and distributes resident care assignments to direct care staff, matching resident needs with staff skills and adjusting assignments as necessary.
• Directs daily assignments and evaluates the work of caregivers, using independent judgment to make recommendations regarding care, discipline, discharge, and promotion.
• Provides orientation to new team members on unit routines and procedures.
• Assesses patients and maintains broad accountability for patient assessment.
• Administers, manages, and maintains intravenous therapy in ports and lines as authorized for registered nurses.
• Determines patient death in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• 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

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: 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: 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 lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 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 or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: Nursing Res (Float)

Kingsbrook Shift: Night (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address: 2500 State Rt 5 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!

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.