What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Ephraim McDowell Health?
- Job Summary
- "The LPN is a nursing care provider under the direction of the Registered Nurse or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan and provide care. Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family. Accountable for leadership of self and others. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust)."
- Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position, moving around the unit, and moving heavy objects are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
- Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents
- Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- Experience: None.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
- Current license in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support certification (successful completion within three [3] months of employment).
- Key benefits include :
- Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date
- Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period
- Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match
- Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions
- Student loan repayment for certain positions
- Cafeteria discount averaging 25%
- $10,000 sign on bonus subject to eligibility requirements
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