Licensed Practical Nurse

UK St. Claire; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a motivated LPN to join our ambulatory care team by performing assessments, direct care, and simple procedures under RN supervision. You will help implement and evaluate care plans, ensure patient satisfaction, and support nursing assistants.

This role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and participation in quality and safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing licensure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active state license.
• BLS certification required.
• 0-2 years of healthcare or clinical experience.
• High school diploma and vocational training completed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, conducts screenings, and documents findings using standard scales and protocols.
• Prioritizes patient needs, collaborates with the healthcare team, and develops individualized care plans.
• Provides patient care and treatments, including medication administration, procedures, and disease management under appropriate supervision.
• Delivers age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Educates patients and families on care, treatment, and risk factors, ensuring understanding and documenting education provided.
• Maintains accurate, timely medical records and documentation, and utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Delegates tasks appropriately, provide guidance to float employees, and assists with office nursing duties as needed.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives, team collaboration, professional development, and maintains required licensure and competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Assessments

Documentation

Team collaboration

Nursing care plans

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and Vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description :

Job Summary

Responsible for providing patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary ambulatory team by performing assessments, direct care, and simple procedures within the LPN scope of practice. Works under RN supervision to implement and evaluate nursing care plans and ensure patient satisfaction. Delegates tasks to nursing assistants and adheres to regulatory standards. Fosters collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients, conducts screenings, and documents findings using standard scales and protocols.
• Prioritizes patient needs, collaborates with the healthcare team, and develops individualized care plans.
• Provides patient care and treatments, including medication administration, procedures, and disease management under appropriate supervision.
• Delivers age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Educates patients and families on care, treatment, and risk factors, ensuring understanding and documenting education provided.
• Maintains accurate, timely medical records and documentation, and utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Delegates tasks appropriately, provide guidance to float employees, and assists with office nursing duties as needed.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives, team collaboration, professional development, and maintains required licensure and competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and Vocational/technical training in relevant area

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in applicable state, Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing or patient care activities). Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving or positioning patients or equipment, risk of injuries from use of equipment, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Department :

Outpatient Care Center

Shift

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Time Type

Time Type :

Full time

Address

Address :

222 Medical Circle

City, State

City, State :

Morehead, Kentucky