Lpn Surgery

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

Elizabethtown, KY, United States
On-site
Knowledge of mental health and substance use diagnoses
Performs physical and psychosocial assessment
Collects physiologic monitoring data
Baptist Healthcare System Inc is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Breast Surgery unit in Elizabethtown, KY. The role involves providing direct patient care and assessing patients' clinical and functional status while working under the supervision of registered nurses

Job Summary

  • The LPN has knowledge, nurse training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses.
  • Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to: Assists RN with assessment of patient’s clinical and functional status.
  • Benefits include Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually, Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire, Bereavement Leave (includes pets), PTO Sell Back Program, Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation), Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support, and Retirement with Company Match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Baptist Healthcare System Inc is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Breast Surgery unit in Elizabethtown, KY. The role involves providing direct patient care and assessing patients' clinical and functional status while working under the supervision of registered nurses.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Knowledge of mental health and substance use diagnoses
  • Performs physical and psychosocial assessment
  • Collects physiologic monitoring data

Nice-to-have

  • Focus on clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted license in Kentucky as a practical nurse
  • Valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
  • Completion of an accredited registered nurse associate degree or bachelor’s degree nursing program within 3 years of hire
  • Completion and maintenance of BLS and other designated unit specific certification and training requirements

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Not specified

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