Work From Home Rn Jobs in Morehead, KY (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the home setting through assessments, treatments, and coordination of individualized nursing services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to implement and evaluate care plans that promote recovery, independence, and optimal health outcomes. Ensures adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate documentation. Educates patients and caregivers to support effective disease management and continuity of care. Fosters trust, communication, and quality service to enhance the home health experience.
Essential Functions
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, monitors health status, and documents findings accurately.
• Administers medications, wound care, and prescribed treatments under appropriate supervision and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Implements nursing care plans in collaboration with registered nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educates patients and caregivers on medication management, disease prevention, and self-care techniques.
• Coordinates care visits, communicates patient progress, and reports changes in condition to supervising clinicians.
• Ensures infection control, safety compliance, and proper handling of medical equipment in the home environment.
• Maintains accurate, timely medical records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction efforts, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and maintains required licensure and competencies.
• 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 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 Licensure Practice Nurse (LPN) license in applicable state
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.
Department:
Home Health
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
135 N. Hargis Ave.
City, State:
Morehead, Kentucky