Registered Nurses (RN)

Position Overview

Our employees are dedicated to a common goal – providing the highest quality care to our patients. Since opening its doors in 1976 as part of the national Community Health Center movement, Family Health Centers has been committed to delivering excellent primary and preventive health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. We serve the working poor, the uninsured, those experiencing homelessness, refugees, immigrants, and anyone seeking affordable, high quality health care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patient complaints via telephone and in person and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocol.
• Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions, and community resources.
• Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
• Handles both abnormal and normal lab test results according to protocol.
• Provides patient care based on age-appropriate growth and development principles.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Administers medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture, and treatments as ordered or per protocol.
• Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
• Reviews charts and makes necessary entries.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year school of nursing approved by the National League of Nursing.
• Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky OR a valid work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

Benefits & Perks

• No 3rd shifts, Sunday, or holiday hours required, ensuring a family friendly work schedule.
• Rich Benefits: Employee benefit package valued at approximately 45% of an employee’s annual salary.
• Health Insurance and participation in the Kentucky State Retirement System.
• Generous leave policies including up to 10 paid sick leave days, 12 days of vacation in the first year (up to 22 days thereafter), 10 paid holidays, and a bonus floating holiday available any time during the year.