Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN) Behavioral Health PRN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

PRN | Nights | 6:30-7:00

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.

Department/Unit Summary

The Behavioral Health Unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients. The BHU unit is an Adult Psych Unit & Geri Psych Unit. A multimillion-dollar renovation has been completed; this renovation has improved the aesthetics of the unit as well as bringing ligature points and safety up to the latest standards.

Adult psych unit age 18 and up 22 beds, have an additional 8 beds as overflow unit Geri Psych unit age 65 and over.

How You'll Contribute

• The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a RN
• Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
• Critical thinking - Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus
• Makes and documents nursing observations.
• Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
• Collaborate with RNs and Providers.
• Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
• Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicate with patients.
• Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
• Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.

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:

• Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible

What We Are Looking For:

Education:

• A degree from an accredited technical nursing school or associate nursing degree

Required License:

• Current LPN license to practice in the state of Kentucky,

Certifications:

• BCLS or within one week of hire