LPN​/Hospital​/UKHC​/MCC Medicine Acute

LPN/Hospital/UKHC / 3 MCC Medicine Acute / 7P

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).

This team is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple medical and surgical disease complications. The LPN is a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. The LPN performs the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LPN with any changes or abnormalities in the patients condition.

This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

LPN AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED