The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care and care coordination to assigned patients under the supervision of the RN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing skills and procedures according to established criteria of competent practice. Uses correct scientific and formal reasoning in skills performance.
• Exhibits culture awareness and age-specific care by providing appropriate age and developmental care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care that preserves and respects patients' and families' privacy, confidentiality, and diversity.
• Maintains a safe physical environment, including properly using and storing equipment and ensuring a hazard-free patient area.
• Performs all unit routines and requirements as expected. Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based practice in performing specific unit routine requirements.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to other personnel and understands the scope of practice for delegating tasks.
• Assesses learning needs and provides tailored education to the patient/family regarding care, treatment, and potential risks relevant to the patient. Ensures a comprehensive understanding and documents accordingly.

Education:
Graduate from an approved practical nursing program required.

Experience:
Previous nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Valid Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of the hire date required.
* Additional certification requirements are dependent on the assigned department and outlined in the HealthCare Professional Certification Requirement policy

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.