LPN/Hospital/UKHC

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.TheLPNis a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. TheLPNperforms the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN orLIPwith 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 - LPNANDONEYEAROFEXPERIENCEPREFERRED