Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Center
| Facility | Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital |
| Location | Somerset, KY |
| Career Area | Nursing - LPN / LVN |
| Job ID | #301182 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full Time
Days
Monday-Friday
No Weekends/No Holidays
Commitment Bonus: $10,000
LPN
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: The Director of their assigned department
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky or a current compact multistate license
Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- $10,000 Commitment-incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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Connect with our LPN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?
Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.
Required Skills
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.
Essential Functions
Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, 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 performing 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.