Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg Unit

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a licensed nurse to administer nursing care to designated patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care and creating a positive customer service environment.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing interventions per department scope, maintaining the Nursing Care Plan, and following physician orders. Delegation to nurse aides and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required

Responsibilities

• Assessment and identification of all patient needs
• Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service
• Maintains Nursing Care Plan
• Maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care established by the Registered Nurse
• Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
• Delegation of nursing care activities to nurse aides as needed
• Follow physician orders

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. Creates a positive customer service environment.

• Assessment and identification of all patient needs
• Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service
• Maintains Nursing Care Plan
• Maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care established by the Registered Nurse Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
• Delegation of nursing care activities to nurse aides as needed
• Follow physician orders

QUALIFICATIONS

Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.