Licensed Practical Nurse-Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Job Description
LPN
Internal Agency (Float)
Nights
Full Time
Commitment Bonus: $10000
LPN
Job Summary
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
Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky or an active-current multistate license.
Certifications: BLS and NIHSS with 90 days of hire.
Required Skills
2 Years of acute care nursing required. 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 patients 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.
Non-Essential Functions
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers clients patients contractors and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g. HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
About our Health System
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 milestoneyour 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
