LPN PT Nights 5 South Observation Unit

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health System KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a part‑time night shift (24 hours per week) on the 5 South Observation Unit. The LPN works under RN delegation to provide direct, patient‑centered care and support safe, efficient patient flow.

Focus areas include focused assessments, timely interventions, accurate documentation in EMR, and collaboration with physicians and the care team to ensure quality care and patient safety.

Qualifikationen

• Active state LPN license is required.
• BCLS certification within 90 days.
• ACLS certification required after 6 months of employment.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• 12-Lead EKG training available.

Aufgaben

• Performs focused assessments and reports changes to the RN.
• Supports the RN’s plan of care with timely interventions.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and the care team.
• Participates in hourly rounding and maintains patient safety.
• Updates patient records and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Administers medications via approved routes and documents per policy.
• Uses electronic medical records accurately.
• Participates in quality‑improvement efforts, including daily huddles.
• Implements physician orders within LPN scope.
• Uses phlebotomy and blood‑draw skills when needed (helpful but not required).

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Ausbildung

LPN license

BCLS

ACLS after 6 months

NIHSS preferred

12-Lead EKG training

Tools

Phlebotomy skills

Jobbeschreibung

SummaryACLS- training availableBLSNIH Certification- training available12 Lead EKG- training availablePhlebotomyJob Description:The LPN Part‑Time Nights position (24 hours weekly, 7p-7a) is a key role on the 5 South Observation Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under RN delegation to provide direct, patient‑centered care, perform focused assessments, and support safe, efficient patient flow. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within the LPN scope of practice.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms focused assessments and reports changes to the RNSupports the RN’s plan of care with timely interventionsCommunicates effectively with physicians and the care teamParticipates in hourly rounding and maintains patient safetyUses electronic medical records accuratelyUpdates patient records and escalates concerns appropriatelyParticipates in quality‑improvement efforts, including daily huddlesImplements physician orders within LPN scopeAdministers medications via approved routes and documents per policyUses phlebotomy and blood‑draw skills when needed (helpful but not required)Required Licensures and CertificationsActive state LPN licenseBCLS required within 90 daysACLS required after 6 monthsNIHSS preferred12‑Lead EKG training availableIf 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.