Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care (Full Time, Nights)

Job Summary

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.

Responsible for providing long-term direct care and administering treatments and medications to residents. Organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff based on competency and resident care plans. Supervises direct care staff and makes care decisions in the absence of the Registered Nurse. Exercises independent judgment in delivering care within clinical competence and facility policies. Ensures adherence to individualized resident assessments and organizational procedures.

Essential Functions

Makes daily rounds on assigned unit to observe, examine, or interview residents and monitor regulatory compliance.

Develops and distributes resident care assignments to direct care staff in the absence of the Registered Nurse, matching resident needs with staff skills and adjusting as necessary.

Directs daily assignments and evaluates the work of caregivers, including CNAs, CMTs, and nursing assistants.

Uses independent judgment to make recommendations regarding the care, discipline, discharge, or promotion of caregiving staff.

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 a healthcare, clinical setting, 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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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 regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, intermittent exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, and intermittent exposure to combative or violent people.