Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), School Nurse

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

4d • Onsite

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.
How you'll contribute
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.
Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

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

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: 101-250 employees