The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under direction and supervision, is an individual accountable for the care of patients. The LPN focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The LPN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The LPN, under direction, may delegate nursing tasks to non-licensed staff members. In conjunction with leadership, the LPN has the responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The LPN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting of non-licensed staff and or students.

Required:

• Diploma Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (KY)

Desired:

• One year in an acute care setting