LPN Float Emergency Dept

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Hardin is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to float to the Emergency Department during night shifts (7p–7a). You will provide age-appropriate nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and Baptist Health policies.

The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, KY licensure, BLS within 90 days, and crisis prevention training.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN program leading to licensure.
• Current unrestricted LPN licensure in Kentucky.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Gathers initial assessment data and participates in reassessments under RN supervision.
• Evaluates patient progress toward goals and communicates with the RN.
• Performs treatments and administers medications per policies and LPN scope.
• Involves patients, families and significant others in data collection and care planning.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

LPN program

Job description

SummaryJob Description:LPN Float - Emergency Department$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External CandidatesPart-Time 7p - 7aThe Licensed Practice Nurse is responsible for age-appropriate patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Their scope of practice is determined by the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and established Baptist Health Hardin and Nursing Service policies, procedures, and standards of practice.Assists in gathering initial assessment data (excluding admission physical assessment).Contributes to re-assessments.Evaluates patients progress toward established goals, communicating with RN as needed. Includes patients, families and significant other in data collection.Performs treatments and administers medications per policies and procedures and within scope of LPN practice.Requirements:Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program leading to licensure.Current unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.Must obtain mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.Benefits:Tuition Assistance reimbursement programPaid Time Off available for use upon hireCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement Leave (includes pets)Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement plans with company matchIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.