UK St. Claire·Morehead, Kentucky
Responsible for delivering comprehensive care to critical care patients before, during, and after procedures. This includes assessing patient conditions, administering medications safely, and educating patients and families on care plans.
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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.
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Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care to crucial care patients before, during, and after procedures in alignment with physician’s orders and individual patient needs.
Ensures adherence to recognized standards of nursing practice.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Educates patients and families regarding care plans and procedural expectations.
Maintains accurate documentation to support quality and continuity of care.
Essential functions
Performs patient safety initiatives throughout the procedural process.
Assesses patients under critical care and conducts screenings using standard scales as required.
Documents changes in patient condition and evaluates the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
Utilizes safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and unit-specific safety processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, usual dosages, indications, and side effects for all medications administered.
Provides teaching and educational materials to patients and significant others according to care, treatment, and identified risks.
Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions provided.
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)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, TNCC or BTLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)
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This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
Department: Director, Acute Care
Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Time Type: Part time
Address: 222 Medical Circle
City, State: Morehead, Kentucky
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
