UK St. Claire·Morehead, Kentucky
Responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care and implementing individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and educate patients and their families.
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.
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Responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical settings.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to ensure quality and safety.
Educates patients and families, coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, and delegates tasks to support staff.
Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Promotes collaborative communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Essential functions
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.
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, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), TNCC or BTLS, Mental Health Nurse Certified
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This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing 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. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, radiation, loud noises, temperature extremes, job-related travel, and combative or violent people.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Time Type: Full 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.