Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse PRN

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join as a School Nurse (PRN). You will perform medication administration, clinical treatments, and patient care while coordinating with school staff and families.

The role emphasizes safety, education, and compassionate care within a school setting. You must hold an active Kentucky RN license and a current BLS certification; prior school health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Kentucky
• BLS certification current
• Experience in school health or pediatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and clinical treatments as ordered.
• Document patient care and monitor status.
• Coordinate with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide patient/family education appropriate to age and condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work under stress

Patient care skills

Education

RN license in Kentucky

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) School NursePRN

Your experience mattersLake 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

• 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.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Why Join Us

• Financial & Career Growth 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Required License: Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice.
• Active Kentucky license (single state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association, BLS certificate.

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.

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking 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.

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.