Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

RN, Noninvasive Cardiology - Springs, Shift Varies 7a-4p, Travel Required

Responsibilities A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Additional, department specific, requirements and competencies of an RN are listed and maintained in the department specific Competency Evaluation Profile (CEP). These competencies reflect the unique needs, skills, and expectations of each clinical area and are reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. Qualifications Required: Diploma Registered Nurse Desired: One year registered nurse Bachelor Degree

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Neuro Telemetry Stepdown

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood, KY

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 36 💙 Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do. 🌟 Benefits That Support You We invest in you — personally and professionally. Enjoy: - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility Job Summary: St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our 4D Cardiac Step Down Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital. Registered Nurse (RN), 4D Cardiac/Neuro Telemetry - 36 Bed Unit Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 36 hours/week, Night Shift 7P-7A Job Description: The best nursing career is right here. The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. A general job description can be provided upon request. Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures. Kind and Length of Experience : Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area. Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory

UK King’s Daughters Westwood, KY

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 delivering patient care and supporting clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. Performs trained clinical tasks such as starting IVs, providing wound care, and monitoring patient conditions. Communicates changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners. Ensures patient satisfaction and contributes to a safe, patient-centered care environment. Coordinates with team members to achieve healthcare delivery. Essential Functions • Prepares patients for provider visits by obtaining vitals, health histories, and addressing best practice alerts. • Gathers and documents health data through assessments and specimen collection, performing phlebotomy and in-clinic lab testing as required. • Provides and documents basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions according to guidelines and regulations. • Administers medications safely, monitors patient responses, and demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, dosages, and side effects. • Assists medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments, and transcribes physician orders accurately. • Performs patient triage, schedules appointments, and coordinates referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations. • Educates patients and families, assesses learning needs, and evaluates understanding of care and treatment. • Maintains accurate, timely medical records and manages nursing in-basket responsibilities, including registration and customer service tasks. • Leads and supports daily team operations, fosters collaboration, participates in improvement initiatives, and models flexibility and efficiency. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement High School diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in relevant area. Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, 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 Licensed Practical Nurse LPN) license in applicable state, Basic Life Support (BLS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) based on area assigned Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 1. Never L. Loud noises: 1. Never 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% 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 Physical Demands This position requires intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing or patient care activities). Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving or positioning patients or equipment, risk of injuries from use of equipment, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people. Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department : KDIP FAC Endocrinology Shift : Day (United States of America) Time Type : Full time Address : 1200 Central Avenue City, State : Ashland, Kentucky