Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN) Expanded Practice Progressive Care Unit

Somerset, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Expanded Practice Progressive Care Unit

Full TimeNights (12 hours)

Weekends Required (yes)

$10000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus

Your experience matters

At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) joining our team youre 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.

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youll contribute

Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our 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.
Commitment Bonus - $10000 two-year commitment
Clinical Ladder incentive for increasing base pay

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and requirements

Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school.

Eligibility Requirements

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 in excess of 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 employees status. The employee may reapply for LPN Expanded Practice role after 6 months.

Additional requirements include:

Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within 90 days after hire date.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months after hire date.
Competency completion of a successful pass an arrhythmia exam within 90 days after hire date.
Completion of comprehensive Infusion Therapy course that includes both instructional components skills competency and accountability/responsibility as well as legal implications as it relates to performance of infusion therapy procedures in agreement with guidelines established by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Department/Unit Summary

Unit with private rooms
All patients are on telemetry monitor and being monitored on the unit.
ADT Charge Nurse- assist with admissions discharges and transfers.
Team nursing model consisting of RNs and LPNs
Fast-paced environment and high patient turnover.
Patient population consist of patients with heart history and surgery patients post heart cath.

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.

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DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Expanded Practice Progressive Care UnitFull TimeNights (12 hours)Weekends Required (yes)$10000 Commitment-Incentive BonusYour experience mattersAt Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you ca...