LPN​/Hospital​/UKHC

Working Title

LPN / 7P WEPP / 4 East Med Surg Telemetry Unit-UK Good Samaritan Hospital

Department Name H6120:
Critical Care

Location:

Lexington, Ky

Grade Level: 08

Salary: $19.00 - 30.09 per hour

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Education:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Kentucky Licensure

Experience:

0 years

Physical Requirements:

Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.

Shift: Must be able to work two 12‑hour shifts per week every weekend, either Friday/Saturday and/or Sunday from 7 pm until 7:30 am; will also be required to work some holidays. Part of the premium weekend plan.

4 East Med‑Surg Telemetry Unit at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provides for medical surgical patients and adults requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Patient conditions include a wide range of medical conditions and recovery from surgical procedures which may or may not require telemetry monitoring.

The LPN model follows the Licensed Practical Nursing Scope of Practice as deemed by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Under the direction of an RN, the primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care which includes: on‑going assessments, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction;

delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes and the patient/family experience.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.