LPN/Hospital/UKHC
Job SummaryLPN'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.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022.
This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment.
Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption.
Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes:
assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
The University of Kentucky recognizes the sanctity of the relationship between the health care professional and the pati ent.
Therefore, all UK HealthCare employees commit to providing excellent service and promoting a positive image while adhering to the following UK HealthCare Behavioral Expectations and Standards:
Customer Centered - A customer is every person we come into contact with during our workday.
Service Focused - Being flexible, courteous and respectful while anticipating and fulfilling the needs of our customers.
Quality Driven - Quality is the foundation of everything we do.
It is our desire to provide exceptional service to every patient and customer we serve.
Resource Wise - Careful, efficient and responsible management of our resources is vital to our success.
Growth Oriented - Attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent co-workers, which will in turn achieve customer loyalty and promote the growth of UK HealthCare.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will have the following:
knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson's Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.
The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/ExperienceNoneDeadline to Apply 08/02/2023 University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Cardiac Monitoring Confident And Emotionally Stable Content Management Courtesy Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Patient conditions include a wide range of medical conditions and recovery from surgical procedures which may or may not require telemetry monitoring.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022.
This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment.
Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption.
Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes:
assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
The University of Kentucky recognizes the sanctity of the relationship between the health care professional and the pati ent.
Therefore, all UK HealthCare employees commit to providing excellent service and promoting a positive image while adhering to the following UK HealthCare Behavioral Expectations and Standards:
Customer Centered - A customer is every person we come into contact with during our workday.
Service Focused - Being flexible, courteous and respectful while anticipating and fulfilling the needs of our customers.
Quality Driven - Quality is the foundation of everything we do.
It is our desire to provide exceptional service to every patient and customer we serve.
Resource Wise - Careful, efficient and responsible management of our resources is vital to our success.
Growth Oriented - Attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent co-workers, which will in turn achieve customer loyalty and promote the growth of UK HealthCare.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will have the following:
knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson's Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.
The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/ExperienceNoneDeadline to Apply 08/02/2023 University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Cardiac Monitoring Confident And Emotionally Stable Content Management Courtesy Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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