Neurosurgery LPN - Day Shift & Growth Opportunities

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with match

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Neurosurgery Clinic. Under the direction of an RN, you will assess patients, collect data, implement care plans, potentially administer medications, and document care while supporting daily living activities to promote patient comfort and safety.

You will collaborate with RN, physicians, and families, schedule procedures, and assist with insurance re-authorizations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license to practice in Kentucky (Commonwealth).
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes, insurance benefits, and healthcare terminology.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, assesses patients by collecting data for RN analysis.
• Performs plan of care interventions including wound care and specimen collection.
• May administer medications as directed.
• Documents patient care provided and communicates status to RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, nutrition, mobility).
• Schedules procedures and tests; assists with insurance re-authorizations as requested.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Patient advocacy

Data collection

Wound care

Specimen collection

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Neurosurgery Clinic. Under the direction of an RN, you will assess patients, collect data, implement care plans, potentially administer medications, and document care while supporting daily living activities to promote patient comfort and safety.

You will collaborate with RN, physicians, and families, schedule procedures, and assist with insurance re-authorizations.