Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives LPN Full Time Nights Continuing Care in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2300 clinics care sites and 137 hospital-based locations in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157000 employees 45000 nurses and 25000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients physicians partners and communities we are creating a more just equitable and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Responsibilities
Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for eligible hires
Job Summary / Purpose
Provides patients with direct nursing care based on nursing observations under the direction and with collaboration of a Registered Nurse, Clinical Managers and the Unit Manager.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Provides families of patients with emotional support, information and guidance in treating the identified patient.
Educates patients and families in areas of health and illness that maintain optimum levels of physical and emotional functioning.
Maintains designated yearly competencies by unit.
Maintains certifications according to specific unit requirements.
Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Healthcare Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence).
In a clinical or education setting, may oversee one or more Associates, such as Nurse Assistants, Unit Secretaries, orientees and students.
Daily contact is with co-workers, managers, social services, medical staff, students, clergy, patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and the general public.May have contact with other members of the Health Care Delivery team such as medical representatives, interns, externs, insurance agents, representatives or licensing/regulatory boards and physician offices.
Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
Complies with organizational policies.
Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines.
Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
Provides care/services based on identified needs.
Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
Consults with organizational resources.
Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels:
Graduate of accredited program in practical nursing.
Required Licensure and Certifications:
LPN:KY;
BLS-CPR
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Licensed Practical Nurse competency validated by the Competency Based Orientation (COB) plan.
PREFERRED Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communication adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.
Pay Range
$23.98 - $34.78 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.