Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	LPN/Hospital/UKHC
Requisition Number	NR12935
Working Title	LPN/Eastern State Hospital/Wendell 2
Department Name	H1050:ESH Nursing Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	08
Salary Range	$19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	LPN
Required Related Experience	0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky Licensure
Physical Requirements	Requires handling of average weights or objects up to 25 pounds with some sitting, standing, or walking.
Shift	7p-7:30a. Three 12-hour shifts per week with some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary	Wendell 2 is a 28 bed, coed unit located at Eastern State Hospital. The LPN is a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. The LPN performs the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LIP with any changes or abnormalities in the patient’s condition.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	None
Deadline to Apply	10/07/2024
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you currently a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Oneclick.jobtarget.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Other On-line/Media Advertisement
   • A Colleague, Friend, and/or Family member
   • None of the above
3. University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter

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