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UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
Registered Nurse - Neuroscience
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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 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.
- 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 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 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:
2. Occasional (< 10% 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:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) 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:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) U.