Student - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

Student - Licensed Practical Nurse

SE04348

3J5SE:
Student Employment

Lexington, KY

Off Campus

24+

Student

Part-Time

• Able to work either full‑time or part‑time, as agreed upon with Supervisor.
• Shifts may include all days of the week and may fluctuate depending on the staffing ladder of the community and resident census in the building or resident needs.
• Available to take some weekend call, as necessary.

Medium work – Ability to exert 20‑50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10‑25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

II:
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen

40

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• Monitors the daily care of all residents and assists with resident care needs as needed or as requested.
• Is a coach and role model of how appropriate resident care is completed.
• Trains staff on delivery of resident ADLs and care needs.
• Participates in narcotic count.
• Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications.
• Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records.
• Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law.
• Exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriate.
• Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents, and ensures that follow‑up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved.
• Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or Administrator.
• Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians.
• Communicates with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers.
• Records and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders.
• Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers.
• Receives reports from caregivers before end of shift.
• Gives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver.
• Receives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver.

• Makes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner.
• Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care.
• Reports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations upon request.
• Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift.
• Participates in Caregiver orientation and training.
• Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested.
• Conducts building tours when requested.
• Acts as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSD.
• Deals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanism.
• Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator.
• Locks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift).

• Current state LPN/LVN or RN License.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.

03/17/2026

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