Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse Float - Emergency Department

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Part-Time 10a - 10p

The Licensed Practice Nurse is responsible for age-appropriate patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Their scope of practice is determined by the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and established Baptist Health Hardin and Nursing Service policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

Assists in gathering initial assessment data (excluding admission physical assessment).

Contributes to re-assessments.

Evaluates patients progress toward established goals, communicating with RN as needed. Includes patients, families and significant other in data collection.

Performs treatments and administers medications per policies and procedures and within scope of LPN practice.

Requirements:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program leading to licensure.

Current unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire. 

Must obtain mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Benefits:

​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

If 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.