RN: Patient-Centered Care & Care Coordination

Mercy Home Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Home Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and directing patient teaching. You will coordinate care and advocate for patients across hospital departments, ensuring safe, effective outcomes.

You will apply evidence-based nursing practice, participate in quality improvement, and maintain professional standards with a state license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or diploma in nursing required.
• BSN preferred; active nursing license in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans; monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely per policy.
• Serve as point of contact for care coordination across departments.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Health teaching

Clinical technologies

Quality improvement

Documentation

Evidence-based practice

Accountability

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Office productivity software

Job description

Mercy Home Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and directing patient teaching. You will coordinate care and advocate for patients across hospital departments, ensuring safe, effective outcomes.

You will apply evidence-based nursing practice, participate in quality improvement, and maintain professional standards with a state license.