Night-Shift LPN: Adolescent Psychiatry Unit

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts. The LPN will provide patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include comprehensive daily assessments, medication administration, accurate documentation, and patient/family education prior to discharge. Kentucky Board of Nursing guidelines and strong communication with physicians are essential.

Qualifications

• LPN holds license and practice within Kentucky Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Completes comprehensive daily patient assessments.
• Delivers direct patient care per physician orders and care plans.
• Documents nursing actions and patient responses accurately.
• Educates patients and families on self-care and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive daily patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Update and revise care plans as patient needs change.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatments and discharge instructions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Laboratory values awareness

Education

LPN license

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts. The LPN will provide patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include comprehensive daily assessments, medication administration, accurate documentation, and patient/family education prior to discharge. Kentucky Board of Nursing guidelines and strong communication with physicians are essential.