LPN Float Emergency Dept

Baptist Healthcare System • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

LPN Float - Emergency Department $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Part-Time 10a - 10p 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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed