Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Healing Owensboro

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Kentucky is seeking an LPN to join the Wound Healing team. You will provide direct patient care under the direction of a RN, NP, PA, or physician. This role requires critical thinking, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to the Nurse Practice Act.

LPN licensure in Kentucky and BLS certification must be obtained within 45 days. The position is full-time (80 hours per pay period) and includes ongoing orientation and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
• LPN license to practice in Kentucky required upon hire and BLS certification within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to assist patient assessment.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families based on age, culture and willingness to learn.
• Perform duties per the Nurse Practice Act.
• Triage patients and refer to a physician or NP/PA when needed.
• Relay information to patients as appropriate.
• Carry out orders as directed by the physician/NP/PA relating to patient needs.
• Support the assigned clinical department with administrative tasks.
• Carry out plan of care interventions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN licensure

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: Work Hours Detail 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Wound Healing

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.

Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• May triage patients and refers to physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if needed.
• May relay information to patients.
• May carry out orders by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as it pertains to the needs of the patients.
• May perform administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned clinical department.
• May perform plan of care interventions.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience No experience required
• Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• Additional Education Information None
• Licensure/Certification/Registration LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.

Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.