Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

81d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician. This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• May triage patients and refers to physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if needed.
• May relay information to patients.
• May carry out orders by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as it pertains to the needs of the patients.
• May perform administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned clinical department.
• May perform plan of care interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED