Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health 

Commitment Bonus: $10,000 – two-year commitment

Nights | Full Time | 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 improved the esthetic 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:

• 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.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible

 How you’ll contribute 

• Each team of nurses are very supportive and work in collaboration with three Psychiatrists on staff and one medical director who is onsite 8 days a month and works telehealth.
• You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention.  You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

Education: 

• A degree from an accredited technical nursing school or associate nursing degree
• Current LPN to practice in the state of Kentucky
• BCLS or within one week of hire 

Required License:  

• Current LPN to practice in the state