Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health PRN
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. Collaborates 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. Sets up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
Why Join Us
- Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Clinical Ladder Eligible
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