LPN 7A / Medicine Acute Care

LPN/Hospital/UKHC

Job Title - LPN/Hospital/UKHC

Working Title - LPN 7A / Medicine Acute Care

Department Name - Command Center

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 08

Salary Range - $21.40-30.09/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - LPN

Required Related Experience - 0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - Active KY Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing: American Heart AssociationBLSfor the HealthCare Provider valid for at least 6 months from hire date.

Physical 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 DAY shifts from 7AM until 7:30PM; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary - The Medicine Acute care area provides acute, comprehensive inpatient care for patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases and surgical complications. Patient conditions include diabetes, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, wound care, and surgical cases (both pre and post operation). This team is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple medical and surgical disease complications. 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. This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - LPN AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Our 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.