Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Job Description

Job Description

ContinueCARE Hospital at Paducah is a 37-bed Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Hospital specializing in medically complex patients requiring an average length of stay of 25 to 30 days. A typical LTAC patient may require care for: ventilator weaning, complex wounds, infections requiring IV antibiotics, complications from extensive surgery, multi-system failures, TPN, neurological / traumatic injuries, and those not yet able to participate in acute rehabilitation due to medical complexity.

The LPN will utilize; the nursing process, documentation, communication skills, essential job functions and general skills and collaboration with the RN, physicians, and other team members to meet performance requirements. He/she is accountable for providing nursing care as assigned by the RN and team participation to achieve and measure quality cost effective outcomes. The LPN is responsible for collecting data, implementing the plan of care and communicating patient information verbally and in writing.

NIGHT SHIFT 6:45PM-7AM Block Scheduling, know your schedule months in advance. Eight days off in a row every 6 week schedule. Only work one weekend Shift a month

Qualifications: Current LPN license to practice in Kentucky. BLS is required upon hire. Experience working in an acute care environment and critical care experience preferred.

ContinueCARE Hospital is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.