Part-Time Night LPN: Critical Care, EKG & Phlebotomy

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

LPN license

BCLS

ACLS after 6 months

NIHSS preferred

12-Lead EKG training

Tools

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

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.