Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory

King's Daughters; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Russell, Kentucky seeks an LPN to deliver patient care within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. Responsibilities include starting IVs, wound care, phlebotomy, and monitoring patient conditions.

You will document care, communicate changes to RNs or licensed practitioners, assist with examinations, and coordinate tests and referrals while maintaining accurate records and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification is required at the time of hire.
• CPI training may be required based on area assignment.
• Experience with phlebotomy and in-clinic lab testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and health histories.
• Greet patients, document data, and collect specimens for testing.
• Provide basic patient care, administer prescribed interventions, and monitor responses.
• Assist with examinations, transcribe orders, and ensure accurate records.
• Triage patients, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals and tests.

Skills

LPN license

BLS

CPI training

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description: Job Summary

Responsible for delivering patient care and supporting clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. Performs trained clinical tasks such as starting IVs, providing wound care, and monitoring patient conditions. Communicates changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners. Ensures patient satisfaction and contributes to a safe, patient-centered care environment. Coordinates with team members to achieve healthcare delivery.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for provider visits by obtaining vitals, health histories, and addressing best practice alerts.
• Gathers and documents health data through assessments and specimen collection, performing phlebotomy and in-clinic lab testing as required.
• Provides and documents basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions according to guidelines and regulations.
• Administers medications safely, monitors patient responses, and demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, dosages, and side effects.
• Assists medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments, and transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Performs patient triage, schedules appointments, and coordinates referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations.
• Educates patients and families, assesses learning needs, and evaluates understanding of care and treatment.
• Maintains accurate, timely medical records and manages nursing in-basket responsibilities, including registration and customer service tasks.
• Leads and supports daily team operations, foster collaboration, participates in improvement initiatives, and models flexibility and efficiency.
• 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)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) based on area assigned

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

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Department: Outpatient Behavioral Medicine Shift: Address: 301 E Main St City, State: Russell, Kentucky

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.