About this role
Summary
Job Description
LPN Float - Emergency Department
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
Part-Time 7p - 7a
The Licensed Practice Nurse is responsible for age-appropriate patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Their scope of practice is determined by the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and established Baptist Health Hardin and Nursing Service policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Assists in gathering initial assessment data (excluding admission physical assessment).
- Contributes to re-assessments.
- Evaluates patients progress toward established goals, communicating with RN as needed. Includes patients, families and significant other in data collection.
- Performs treatments and administers medications per policies and procedures and within scope of LPN practice.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program leading to licensure.
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Must obtain mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.