LPN/Hospital/UKHC

LPN/Hospital/UKHC

Job Title - LPN/Hospital/UKHC

Department Name - H1050:ESH Nursing Services

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 - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Kentucky Licensure

Physical Requirements - Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.

Shift - 7:00 am 7:00 pm

Job Summary - Wendall 2 is a 28-bed co-ed unit. 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 patient's condition.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - None

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - None

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.