PACE Licensed Practical Nurse

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call rotation 

Position Summary: 

The PACE Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and supportive clinical services to participants across the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, and assisted living settings. Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and PACE leadership, this role supports implementation of participants’ plans of care through medication administration, observation and reporting of changes in condition, documentation, care coordination, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.

The PACE LPN helps promote participant safety, continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care experience for participants and their caregivers.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or vocational nurse program.
• Current LPN licensure through the State Board of Nursing is required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.  
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to physically access homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, including navigating stairs, narrow spaces, and environments without air conditioning.
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.