LPN — Hands-On Patient Care & Care Planning

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a nursing professional to administer care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, and a focus on creating a positive patient experience.

The successful applicant will assess patient needs and implement suitable interventions while adhering to department care plans. Responsibilities include maintaining the Nursing Care Plan, delegating tasks as needed to nurse aides, and following physician orders to

Qualifications

• Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
• Creates a positive customer service environment.
• Assesses and identifies patient needs.
• Implements appropriate interventions considering patient populations per department scope of service.
• Maintains Nursing Care Plan.
• Maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care established by the Registered Nurse.
• Delegates nursing care activities to nurse aides as needed.
• Follows physician orders.

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a nursing professional to administer care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, and a focus on creating a positive patient experience.

The successful applicant will assess patient needs and implement suitable interventions while adhering to department care plans. Responsibilities include maintaining the Nursing Care Plan, delegating tasks as needed to nurse aides, and following physician orders to