LPN, Long Term Care ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

LPN, Long Term Care ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Position Summary

Provides direct nursing care to patients as well as indirect care under the supervision of and as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Education

Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse program required.

Certifications / Licensure

Currently licensed as an LPN or LVN in the state of Kentucky required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Partners with Registered Nurse to advance the patient’s plan of care.
• Utilizes a combination of knowledge and experience to provide safe, high quality, individualized care to patients.
• Assigns tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable legal and policy parameters.
• Recognizes when there is need for assessment or further intervention and escalates to the Registered Nurse appropriately.
• Establishes a caregiver-patient relationship that is built on mutual trust, respect, compassion and communication to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.

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