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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PCU 4

Somerset, Kentucky

Req ID 301032 Post Date Apr. 01, 2025 CategoryNursing FacilityLake Cumberland Regional Hospital
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Expanded Practice PCU 4 
Commitment Incentive:  $10,000
Full Time  
Days 

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, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.

Connect with our LPN recruiting specialist 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? 

Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/MTaylorLCRH

How you’ll contribute 

You’ll 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 team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • $10,000 Commitment-incentive bonus
  • Weekend Diff 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
  • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) matching  
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

The link below was designed to clearly display Lifepoint’s core values and mission while also showing potential benefit offerings. After opening the link, scroll down and click each box for additional benefit information.

https://lifepointbenefithighlights.com/

Qualifications 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 employee’s 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

  • 25 bed unit with private rooms
  • All patients are on telemetry monitor and being monitored on the unit.
  • 5:1 Patient Ratio
  • ADT Charge Nurse- assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  • Team nursing model consisting of 2 RN’s and 5 LPN's
  • 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 of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your 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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