Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement package

Professional development

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a PRN Registered Nurse School Nurse to support health services in the school setting. The RN administers medications, conducts assessments, documents care, and allies with families and the care team to protect student well-being.

Qualified candidates hold a Kentucky RN license and current BLS certification; Lifepoint Health backing offers professional development opportunities and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Experience in clinical or school health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and health supervision in school setting.
• Administer medications and perform clinical treatments as prescribed.
• Document care and monitor patient status for care team and family.
• Educate students and families about health and wellness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for transfers and referrals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse

PRN

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

• 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:

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:

• 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

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.