LPN Float Emergency Dept

Summary

Job Description:

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.

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.

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

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.