Registered Nurse, Ambulatory (PRN)

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 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)

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 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 ( E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional ( 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 ( K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional ( O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional ( R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional ( S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional ( 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 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.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

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Shift

Days (United States of America)

Address

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State

Ashland, Kentucky