LPN/Hospital/UKHC / 3 MCC Medicine Acute
About the role
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in the 3 Medicine Acute care area at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to adult patients with a wide range of medical/surgical conditions. The 3 Medicine Acute care area provides acute, comprehensive inpatient care for patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases and surgical complications. Patient conditions include diabetes, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, wound care, and surgical cases (both pre and post-operation).
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat multiple medical and surgical disease complications.
- Perform duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LIP with any changes or abnormalities in the patients condition.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky Licensure.
- Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.
- Must be able to work three, 12-hour night shifts from 7PM until 7:30AM; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Qualifications
- LPN
- One year of experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
Pay
$19.00-30.09/hour
Schedule
Must be able to work three, 12-hour night shifts from 7PM until 7:30AM; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.