Night-Shift LPN - Acute Care, 12-Hour Shifts

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPN at University of Kentucky HealthCare Chandler 5 Main Acute is part of the ambulatory team, providing patient care, basic procedures such as IV starts and wound care, and communicating changes to the RN. Night shift staffing is 36 hours weekly.

Licensed Practical Nurse with Kentucky licensure is required; must be able to lift 50–100 pounds daily and work three 12-hour nights (7 PM–7:30 AM), with some weekends/holidays as needed. This is a full-time position in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct patient care and monitor patient status.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• LPN performs duties such as starting IVs and simple wound dressings and notifies RN or licensed independent practitioner of changes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN

Job description

The LPN at University of Kentucky HealthCare Chandler 5 Main Acute is part of the ambulatory team, providing patient care, basic procedures such as IV starts and wound care, and communicating changes to the RN. Night shift staffing is 36 hours weekly.

Licensed Practical Nurse with Kentucky licensure is required; must be able to lift 50–100 pounds daily and work three 12-hour nights (7 PM–7:30 AM), with some weekends/holidays as needed. This is a full-time position in Lexington, KY.