Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN/Hospital/UKHCJob Title - LPN/Hospital/UKHCWorking Title - LPN/ 7A /Hospital/ Good Samaritan 4 MainDepartment Name - Critical CareWork Location - Lexington, KYGrade Level - 08Salary Range - $21.40-30.09/hourType of Position - StaffPosition Time Status - Full-TimeRequired Education - LPNRequired Related Experience - 0 yrsRequired License/Registration/Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky LicensurePhysical Requirements - Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.Shift - Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.Job Summary - LPN's on 4 Main Med-Surg Telemetry Unit at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide for medical surgical patients and adults requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Patient conditions include a wide range of medical conditions and recovery from surgical procedures which may or may not require telemetry monitoring. The LPN is a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. The LPN performs the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LPN with any changes or abnormalities in the patients condition.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - NoneDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? - NoPreferred Education/Experience - NoneOur University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.