Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float Nurse - Family Practice Clinic

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Employee wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float Nurse for Family Practice. This role involves contributing to patient assessments, performing care interventions, and assisting with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an approved practical nursing program and hold a current LPN license in Kentucky. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial protection, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/PN to practice in Kentucky and be in good standing.
• BCLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment under RN direction.
• Performs care interventions like specimen collection.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Monitors and communicates patient's status.

Education

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float Nurse Family Practice

Full Time - Monday-Friday - 8am to 5pm

How you’ll contribute

• Under the direction of an RN, 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 given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient’s status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtains insurance re‑authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Attend clinic meetings.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiates appropriate action.
• Completes safety instructional programs.
• Assists other team members when time permits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

License

• Current LPN/PN to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and be in good standing with the Board of Health Professions

Certifications

• BCLS within 30 days of hire

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.