UK St. Claire·Oskaloosa, Iowa
Provide disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include conducting skilled assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and administering intravenous infusions.
At UK St.
Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population.
We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible.
UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals.
We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.
Responsible for providing disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting.
Conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services.
Acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources.
Administers intravenous infusions as needed.
Maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring , evidence-based care.
Essential functions
Assesses and reassesses patients using age- and culturally-appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
Identifies patient needs and nursing diagnoses, formulates and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Updates and documents plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, administering medications safely and accurately according to policy.
Performs nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
Coordinates discharge planning and provides patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and service excellence.
Maintains required licensure, specialty training, certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
Engages in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
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, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),Basic Life Support (BLS), Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN)
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V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and combative or violent people.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Time Type: Full time
Address: 245 Flemingsburg Rd
City, State: Morehead, Kentucky
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.
