LPN - Neurosurgery Clinic | Mon-Fri, Growth & Benefits

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring an LPN for the Neurosurgery Clinic in Somerset, KY. This full-time, dayshift role runs Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, under RN supervision and with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include data collection for RN assessment, wound care, medication administration, documentation, daily living support, and care coordination to help patients achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license to practice in Kentucky in good standing.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required; if relocating, license updated before employment.
• BCLS within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits and healthcare backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Wound care

Medication administration

Documentation

ADL assistance

Care coordination

Advocacy

Scheduling procedures

Education

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is hiring an LPN for the Neurosurgery Clinic in Somerset, KY. This full-time, dayshift role runs Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, under RN supervision and with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include data collection for RN assessment, wound care, medication administration, documentation, daily living support, and care coordination to help patients achieve optimal outcomes.