Job Description
The LPN is a member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory team who is responsible for patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. The LPN performs the duties for which they are trained such as starting IVs, simple wound dressings, and notifying the RN or LIP with any changes or abnormalities in the patients condition.
LPN Sign-On Bonus FAQ Valid 3/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
Definitions
• New Grad: a candidate accepting their first position in an LPN role since obtaining licensure.
• Experienced: a candidate with one year of clinical experience or a starting time-in-position (TIP) of at least 12 months at the time of hire.
What are the eligibility requirements?
• LPN/Hospital/UKHC and LPN/Ambulatory/UKHC roles are eligible
• New Grads accepting the bonus must be hired at a .9 FTE or higher
• Experienced hires must be hired at a .6 FTE or higher
What is the payout structure?
New Grad, $15k
• $5k at the end of department orientation
• $5k at the 12-month employment anniversary
• $5k at the 18-month employment anniversary
Experienced, $15k
• $5k at the end of department orientation
• $5k at the 12-month employment anniversary
• $5k at the 24-month employment anniversary
Who do I contact if I have questions about the bonus program or if someone accepts the bonus?
• Email questions to Madi Stephens at mest297@uky.edu
• To initiate the payment process for a new hire accepting the bonus, email Madi the following details:
o Employee First and Last Name
o Employee City & State of Residence
o SAP job title
o FTE
o Start Date
o Email address
LPN Sign-On Bonus FAQ Valid 3/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
Definitions
• New Grad: a candidate accepting their first position in an LPN role since obtaining licensure.
• Experienced: a candidate with one year of clinical experience or a starting time-in-position (TIP) of at least 12 months at the time of hire.
What are the eligibility requirements?
• LPN/Hospital/UKHC and LPN/Ambulatory/UKHC roles are eligible
• New Grads accepting the bonus must be hired at a .9 FTE or higher
• Experienced hires must be hired at a .6 FTE or higher
What is the payout structure?
New Grad, $15k
• $5k at the end of department orientation
• $5k at the 12-month employment anniversary
• $5k at the 18-month employment anniversary
Experienced, $15k
• $5k at the end of department orientation
• $5k at the 12-month employment anniversary
• $5k at the 24-month employment anniversary
Who do I contact if I have questions about the bonus program or if someone accepts the bonus?
• Email questions to Madi Stephens at mest297@uky.edu
• To initiate the payment process for a new hire accepting the bonus, email Madi the following details:
o Employee First and Last Name
o Employee City & State of Residence
o SAP job title
o FTE
o Start Date
o Email address
Qualifications
LPN
No experience required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky Licensure
None
None
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Day Shift (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
About UK HealthCare
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