Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg Unit
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $31.50 an hour, the middle half $28.46–$33.95, across 27 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $29.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Summary
Job Description
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.
- Assessment and identification of all patient needs
- Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service
- Maintains Nursing Care Plan
- Maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care established by the Registered Nurse Assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems
- Delegation of nursing care activities to nurse aides as needed
- Follow physician orders
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.
From Baptist Health (Kentucky)'s job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)
Baptist Health is a health system with 10 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) hospitals, more than 470 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) points of care and more than 24,000 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) employees serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health
Based in Louisville, KYHires in Kentucky, IndianaPay on its listings: 0.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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