LPN/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Kentucky to join our ambulatory care team. The LPN will be a member of a multidisciplinary group focused on patient care, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

Duties include starting IVs, performing simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or attending physician of any changes or abnormalities in a patient’s condition. This role requires Kentucky licensure and a commitment to quality care; shift is 8:00–4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• The LPN is a member of a multidisciplinary ambulatory team focused on patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or physician of changes or abnormalities.

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) – Kentucky Licensure

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.

Shift

8:00 – 4:30pm

Job Summary

The LPN is a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. The LPN performs the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LIP with any changes or abnormalities in the patient’s condition.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kentucky or able to obtain license by date of hire?
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Please indicate your paid employment experience working with patients in a clinical setting.
  
  
  • None
  
  
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  
  
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  
  
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  
  
  • More than 5 years
  
  
  
  


• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience as an LPN.
  
  
  • None
  
  
  • More than 0, up through 2 years
  
  
  • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
  
  
  • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
  
  
  • More than 10 years
  
  
  
  


• * Please describe your previous role(s) on a multidisciplinary health care team, including your specific responsibilities.

  (Open Ended Question)