LPN Ear, Nose, and Throat

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

ENT

The LPN has knowledge, nurse training and skill sets specific to populations of people with mental health and substance use diagnoses.

Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:

• Assists RN with assessment of patient's clinical and functional status. Performs assessment of patient's clinical and functional status with input and oversight of an RN.
• Contributes to completion of patient database and ongoing assessment.
• Considers the patient's culture, age and developmental level.
• Documents concurrently.
• Identifies patient risk factors.
• Performs physical and psychosocial assessment according to scope of practice.
• Collects physiologic monitoring data (patient weight, vital signs, lab results and diagnostic test results) upon admission and ongoing.

Requirements:

• Must have unrestricted license in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. (Preferred Associate's In Nursing)
• Completion of an accredited registered nurse associate degree or bachelor's degree nursing program within 3 years of hire.
• Additional certification may be required based on area of specialty
• Completion and maintenance of BLS and other designated unit specific certification and training requirements

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education