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UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory
Entry-Level Job
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$58,749 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility — we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for delivering patient care and supporting clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. Performs trained clinical tasks such as starting IVs, providing wound care, and monitoring patient conditions. Communicates changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners. Ensures patient satisfaction and contributes to a safe, patient-centered care environment. Coordinates with team members to achieve healthcare delivery. Essential Functions- Prepares patients for provider visits by obtaining vitals, health histories, and addressing best practice alerts.
- Gathers and documents health data through assessments and specimen collection, performing phlebotomy and in-clinic lab testing as required.
- Provides and documents basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions according to guidelines and regulations.
- Administers medications safely, monitors patient responses, and demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, dosages, and side effects.
- Assists medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments, and transcribes physician orders accurately.
- Performs patient triage, schedules appointments, and coordinates referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations.
- Educates patients and families, assesses learning needs, and evaluates understanding of care and treatment.
- Maintains accurate, timely medical records and manages nursing in-basket responsibilities, including registration and customer service tasks.
- Leads and supports daily team operations, fosters collaboration, participates in improvement initiatives, and models flexibility and efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.