RN, Heart & Vascular Surgery — Flexible Shift

UK King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across clinical settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an active RN license, 0-2 years of experience, and a commitment to safety, documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Assurance of comprehensive nursing care across clinical settings.
• Education of patients and families on care plans and risks.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to policies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and screenings, documenting findings and changes in condition using standard tools and protocols.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to address identified needs and goals.
• Administers medications and treatments safely, adhering to organizational policies and best practices, and monitors for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Provides patient and family education tailored to care, treatment, and identified risks, ensuring understanding and documenting outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease management, clinical interventions, and specialty procedures relevant to the assigned work area.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Models service excellence and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient-centered care goals, participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, maintains required licensure and certifications, and completes mandatory competencies and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Care Planning

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation

Electronic Health Records

EPIC

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

EPIC

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across clinical settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an active RN license, 0-2 years of experience, and a commitment to safety, documentation, and ongoing professional development.