LPN Float Emergency Dept

Baptist Healthcare System•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

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. 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.

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

Responsibilities

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