Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health•Greenville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician in the Transitional Care department at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. The role works under general supervision and applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. It requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. The position is part-time at 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period), with work hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No prior work experience is required. A high school diploma, GED, or higher is required upon hire. The employee must hold an LPN license and be eligible to practice in Kentucky upon hire, and must obtain Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 45 days of employment. The position supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures; and performs duties consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, hand and arm movements, and keyboard data entry. Hazardous drug risk exposure is high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire.
LPN license and eligibility to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
No prior work experience required.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessments by collecting data for review.
Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions.
Evaluate the learning needs of patients and families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, and willingness to learn.
Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
May triage patients and refer them to a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant when needed.
May relay information to patients.
May carry out orders from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant according to patient needs.
May perform administrative or clerical duties in support of the assigned clinical department.
May perform plan-of-care interventions.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Perform tasks and behave in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.