Licensed Practical Nurses in the Orthopedic/General Surgery unit on 6 Main at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide care for orthopedic, plastic, and general surgery patients. Patients in the Orthopedic/General Surgery unit are generally stable post-operative patients recovering from elective surgery.
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.