LPN

Trinity Health; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Central City, KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide resident care and support the plan of care under physician guidance. Evening shifts, 2-10pm, on a rotating basis.

The LPN will use the nursing process to assess patients, implement interventions, and supervise care to ensure safety and well-being. Requires graduation from an approved nursing program and an active LPN license (Iowa). This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing school.
• Current LPN license in State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training.
• Recertification every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process: patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing interventions, evaluation.
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within nursing practice guidelines.
• Performs and supervises activities within LPN scope; seeks assistance when beyond scope.
• Provides leadership in supervising others in carrying out the nursing process.
• Utilize nursing process to assess and care for patients.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Shifts Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, 2-10pm

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Licensed Practical Nurse assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Licensed practical nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well –being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process
• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of approved Nursing school
• Required Licensure and Certifications Current LPN license in State of Iowa
• Current basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American heart Association Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training 30 days upon fire and recertification every 5 years. Obtains education requires for license renewal.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.