LPN/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the ambulatory care team. The LPN will focus on patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes, performing duties within their training such as starting IVs and simple wound dressings.

Daily work is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Kentucky licensure is required, and the role is performed in an ambulatory setting on campus.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky licensure.

Responsibilities

• Member of the ambulatory care team responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Performs duties such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings and notifying the RN or LIP of changes or abnormalities.

Job description

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

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 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 abnomalities in the patients 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 10/29/2026

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 years of paid work experience in working with electronic medical records.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years
• * Please indicate your years of paid employment experience in Pediatric nursing.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Do you have paid employment experience scheduling in a clinic setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How much experience do you have scheduling appointments in a healthcare environment?
  • None
  • More than 0 years, up through 1 years
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years