Registered Nurse, Home Health

Registered Nurse, Home Health### Registered Nurse, Home Health Apply:
On-site only, not eligible for remote work:
Pavilion:
Full time:
Posted Today: R-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 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 Requirement0-2 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…