Med/Surg LPN - Discharge Planning Specialist

Southeast Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Kentucky is seeking an LPN for the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will perform nursing care, contribute to assessments, and participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for adults and geriatrics.

Comply with hospital policies and the Alabama Board of Nursing. The role requires an active LPN license, at least two years of hospital LPN experience for float pool positions, English proficiency, and BLS/EKG training, with orientation to unit competencies and

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state.
• Two years hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Successful course completion of institutional basic EKG course (interpretation of life-threatening dysrhythmias).
• Annual completion of “Unit Specific” Competency requirements as delineated in unit specific competency tool.
• Must show initiative and ability to function independently.
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment of the Medical/Surgical patient.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department.
• Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Skills

Two years hospital LPN experience

Basic Life Support

EKG course

Unit Specific Competency

Initiative and independence

Windows experience

Education

LPN license (state)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Southeast Health in Kentucky is seeking an LPN for the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will perform nursing care, contribute to assessments, and participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for adults and geriatrics.

Comply with hospital policies and the Alabama Board of Nursing. The role requires an active LPN license, at least two years of hospital LPN experience for float pool positions, English proficiency, and BLS/EKG training, with orientation to unit competencies and