Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), School Nurse

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Required License: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current LPN licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current LPN licensure with a multistate compact status
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association, BLS certificate or obtain within 90 days after hire date

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office/clinic policies, procedures and standards.
• Communicate with physicians and team members about patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Obtains patient history, reason for visit, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, allergies and current medication on all patient visits
• Performs EKG’s, ear irrigations, draws injections accurately and administer correctly, administer medications (topical, oral or injection) correctly.
• Collects and labels specimens properly and sends to appropriate designated lab.
• Assist in scanning documents, answering phones, scheduling appointment, talking messages, calling prescriptions or any other duties that will help with efficiency of the office.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting the patients’ rights.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees