Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Nurse

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and 401(k)

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time school nurse role in the office/clinic setting. Monday–Friday shifts, no weekends or holidays, summers off with option to pick up shifts at Lake Cumberland Medical Associates Clinic.

You will provide direct patient care, obtain histories and vitals, perform EKGs, administer medications, and support clinic operations while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure in Kentucky or multi-state compact.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work in a clinic setting and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting.
• Obtains patient history, vitals, and current medications.
• Performs EKGs, administers medications, and collects specimens.
• Assists with scanning, scheduling, calls, and messages to improve efficiency.
• Promotes patient safety and advocates for patients' rights.
• Communicate with physicians about patient condition and test results.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Medication administration

Communication skills (English)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Nurse

Full Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays | Off School Closings | Summers off with the ability to pick up shifts at Lake Cumberland Medical Associates Clinic

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

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office/clinic policies, procedures and standards. Communicate with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Obtains patient history, reason for visit, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, allergies and current medication on all patient visits
• Performs EKG's, ear irrigations, draws injections accurately and administer correctly, administer medications (topical, oral or injection) correctly. Collects and labels specimens properly and sends them to appropriate designated lab.
• Assist in scanning documents, answering phones, scheduling appointments, talking messages, calling prescriptions or any other duties that will help with efficiency of the office.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting the patients' rights.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Language Skills:Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

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.

What we are looking for:

Required License:

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current LPN licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current LPN licensure with a multistate compact status

Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association, BLS certificate or obtain within 90 days after hire date

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.