LPN Float Emergency Dept

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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.