Licensed Practical Nurse
Owensboro Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
Owensboro Health
Nonprofit integrated health system delivering care.
Job Summary:
Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.
Job Responsibilities:
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
May triage patients and refers to physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if needed.
May relay information to patients.
May carry out orders by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as it pertains to the needs of the patients.
May perform administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned clinical department.
May perform plan of care interventions.
Skills and Attributes:
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under general supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
Position Requirements:
Work Experience
No experience required
Education
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
Additional Education Information
None
Licensure/Certification/Registration
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Organizational Responsibilities:
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Clinical - Office/Clinic)
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High risk
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Nonprofit integrated health system delivering care.
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system serving an 18-county region in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It operates three hospitals and a medical group with nearly 350 providers across 30 locations, delivering primary, urgent, and more than 40 specialty services through an integrated care network that includes inpatient, outpatient, and telemedicine options. The system differentiates itself by its nonprofit focus on community health, broad access across a large geographic area, physician recruitment, and investments in technology and partnerships such as a Family Medicine Residency with the University of Louisville. Its goal is to improve overall community health by providing comprehensive, accessible, high-quality care.
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