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 Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays. Job Summary LPN’s on 4 Main Med-Surg Telemetry Unit at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide for medical surgical patients and adults requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Patient conditions include a wide range of medical conditions and recovery from surgical procedures which may or may not require telemetry monitoring.

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 chang...