Practical Nurse Applicants
Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 4w ago
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Job overview
Baptist Health is hiring a Practical Nurse Applicants. Baptist Health Paducah seeks Practical Nurse Applicants to administer nursing care under RN supervision, perform direct and indirect patient care duties, and create a positive customer service environment while following hospital policies and professional standards. They will also manage medication storage access and educate patients and families.
Key focus areas include Administer direct patient care such as vital signs, wound care, pulmonary hygiene, and medication administration., Perform sterile technique, gastric tube therapy, and operate applicable equipment., and Provide patient and family education..
Preferred (not required): Vital Signs, Wound Care, Pulmonary Hygiene, and Sterile Technique.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Practical Nurse Applicant
Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. Creates a positive customer service environment.
JOB DUTIES
Administers direct care to patients - considering the needs of patient populations where indicated, or assists team members in giving care to patients (i.e. vital signs, wound care, pulmonary hygiene, sterile technique, gastric tube therapy, operating applicable equipment, medication administration, and patient/family education.)
Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks.
Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Professional Practice is based on the theoretical framework of nursing at Baptist Health Paducah including principles of Relationship-Based Care, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice, and the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R22049356
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