Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice PCU at Lifepoint Health

Somerset, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medication Administration, Wound Care, Specimen Collection, Daily Living Activities Assistance, Patient Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, Advocacy, Performance Improvement, Continuing Education, Clinical Ladder, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice Progressive Care Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Weekends Required: Yes Schedule: 6:30/7:00 Commitment Bonus: $10,000 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 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 or Manager of Department. 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 provided. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assist patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicate patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Participate in performance improvement and continuing education. Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned. LPNs who have the additional skill set and competencies to work in an expanded practice team nursing model must complete annual education timely, maintain applicable certifications/competencies, and have a satisfactory performance appraisal. Absences more than three in a rolling 365-day period will result in the employee becoming ineligible for the LPN Expanded Practice role; at that time, the employee will be moved into a regular LPN position and the base rate of pay adjusted to the employee’s status. The employee may reapply for LPN Expanded Practice role after 6 months. 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: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels What we are looking for: Education: Graduate of accredited LPN program. License/Certifications: Current LPN license in state of practice. BCLS required. Handle with Care preferred. Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application or have questions? Please contact Melissa Taylor Nurse Recruiter by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/MTaylorNurseRecruiterLCRH 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. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

As an LPN, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including monitoring patient status and assisting with daily living activities. You will also contribute to the assessment and development of care plans and advocate for patients' well-being.