Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice Progressive Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Clinical ladder

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice for Progressive Care. You will work under supervision of an RN, perform direct patient care and contribute to care plans on a rotating night shift.

This role includes wound care, specimen collection, medication administration as delegated, documentation, and collaboration with physicians, RNs, and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN license in state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact).
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of an RN, provides direct patient care.
• Collects data for RN-led patient assessment.
• Performs plan of care interventions including wound care and may administer medication as delegated.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Current LPN license in state of practice

Active Kentucky license (single state or compact)

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Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice Progressive Care

Bonus: $10,000 two-year commitment

Nights | Full Time | 6:30-7:00 | Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assist patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicate patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible - increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

What we are looking for:

Education: Graduate of accredited LPN program.

License/Certifications:

• Current LPN license in state of practice
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• BCLS required.
• Handle with Care preferred.

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.