LPN — Ambulatory Care Champion & Team Player

KDOH Portsmouth Hospital Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver patient care within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. You will start IVs, perform wound care, monitor patient conditions, and communicate changes to RNs or licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, drawing blood, administering medications, assisting examinations, triage, scheduling referrals, and educating patients and families. 0–2 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license required and active.
• 0–2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vitals and health history.
• Perform phlebotomy and in-clinic lab testing when needed.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and orders transcription.
• Triage patients, schedule referrals, and coordinate tests.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Clinical tasks

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

LPN licensure

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver patient care within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. You will start IVs, perform wound care, monitor patient conditions, and communicate changes to RNs or licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, drawing blood, administering medications, assisting examinations, triage, scheduling referrals, and educating patients and families. 0–2 years of healthcare experience preferred.