Registered Nurse, Patient Access (PRN)

UK King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY, seeks a part-time RN to support the patient access center. The role focuses on pediatric and adult triage, education, and guiding callers through care pathways. The RN will document interactions and coordinate with providers for continuity of care.

The position is PRN/part-time with hybrid eligibility; applicants should have an active RN license and 3–5 years of nursing experience, including familiarity with EPIC and triage protocols.

Qualifications

• RN license in applicable states (and active BLS)
• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
• 3–5 years of nursing experience or related field (paid)

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone triage line promptly and courteously
• Secure and manage electronic medical records for appointments, prescriptions, and consultations
• Advise callers and direct them to appropriate level of care using established protocols in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, urgent care staff, and referral centers to ensure accurate information
• Perform follow-up calls to ensure continuity of care and support quality improvements

Skills

RN license

Clinical triage

EPIC documentation

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Patient Access (PRN)Apply: Hybrid eligible, with approval: Pavilion: Part time: Posted Today: R-000005245At 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 providing interactive clinical communication with callers to deliver personalized health management assistance. Utilizes expert interviewing skills to assess, educate, and guide pediatric and adult patients during and after physician office hours. Demonstrates empathy while offering information, education, and guidance through the nurse triage/access center. Coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Maintains accurate documentation of all interactions to support patient safety and quality care. ## Essential Functions• Answers the telephone triage line promptly and courteously.• Secures and manages electronic medical records for patients requesting appointments, prescriptions, and consultations.• Advises callers, directs them to the appropriate level of care, and selects triage plans using established protocols, documenting actions in EPIC.• Collaborates with physicians, urgent care staff, office staff, and referral centers to ensure accurate information and efficient processes.• Maintains current knowledge of services, resources, diseases, procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and medications.• Performs timely follow-up calls after initial contact to ensure continuity of care.• Participates in data collection and interprets information to support process improvement.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementAssociate’s degree in nursingBachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred ## Experience Requirement3-5 years of experience in nursing or other 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 in applicable states, Basic Life Support (BLS) ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 1. NeverM. Temperature extremes: 1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. NeverO. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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 sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to cuts or punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Access Center**Shift**:Flex (United States of America)**Address**:2000 Ashland Drive**City, State**:Ashland, Kentucky