RN, Home Health
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $22.84–$34.26 an hour. Open home health nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $30.03–$40.81, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Home health nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Commonwealth Health Corporation Rehab in Bowling Green reported 2 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 234,978 hours worked: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 3.1 per 100 full-time workers at social workers' , mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)nationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.1 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of The Medical Center Home Care Program
Medicare gives The Medical Center Home Care Program 3 of 5 stars for quality of patient care (Sep 2026; Kentucky's agencies average 3.5). 89% of its patients said the team communicated well (the middle US agency: 87%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other agencies · Kentucky agencies by rating.
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 134
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Registered nurse and LPN jobs
About the job
- Position Summary
- The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to assigned patients to include assessment, implementation, coordination, teaching, consulting and evaluation of patient care. Enhances quality and professionalism of nursing practice, attains knowledge and competency, and participates in shared decision making.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
- Previous RN experience preferred.
- Education
- Graduate of a school of nursing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
- Certifications/Licensure
- Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Motor vehicle record check required and will be performed annually.
- Personal vehicle is routinely used for company business, home visits or required for the position. The employee is responsible to maintain KY minimum limit of insurance coverage on the personal vehicle and maintain the vehicle in good operating condition.
- Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Utilizes a combination of knowledge, experience and situational awareness to provide safe, high quality, individualized care to patients.
- Applies critical thinking skills to the assessment, interpretation, and analysis of each patient’s information to design a complete, holistic plan of care in collaboration with peers and providers.
- Delegates in accordance with applicable legal and policy parameters. Recognizes when there is a need for further intervention and escalates appropriately.
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning for continued professional growth and education that reflects competence, knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice.
- Establishes a caregiver-patient relationship that is built on mutual trust, respect, compassion and communication to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.
From Med Center Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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