Nurse Extern (LPN Student) - PRN, Growth & 401k

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Nurse Extern PRN. The role supports licensed staff in direct patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will collaborate with the patient care team, document care, and monitor patient conditions while maintaining professional relationships with patients and families. The position emphasizes learning, critical thinking, and compassionate care, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary coordination,

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the patient care team.
• Performs direct patient care under supervision of a RN.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to supervising RN.
• Maintains professional relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and health care team.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines as needed.
• Provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Education

School of Nursing 3rd year student or higher

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Nurse Extern PRN. The role supports licensed staff in direct patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will collaborate with the patient care team, document care, and monitor patient conditions while maintaining professional relationships with patients and families. The position emphasizes learning, critical thinking, and compassionate care, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary coordination,