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Licensed Practical Nurse, General Surgery Clinic

Georgetown, Kentucky

Req ID 301007 Post Date Apr. 01, 2025 CategoryNursing FacilityGeorgetown Community Hospital
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgery Clinic

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services.From our bariatrics to women’s services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.

Where We Are:

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky’s fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • And much more…

Position Summary:

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 

  • Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. 
  • Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. 
  • Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care. 
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. 
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. 
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
  • Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures. Non-Essential Functions Attends clinic meetings. 
  • Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action. 
  • Completes safety instructional programs. Assists other team members when time permits.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a Practical Nursing program. 
  • Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky. 
  • Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire 
  • Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

EEOC Statement:

Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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