Licensed Practical Nurse-Licensed Vocational Nurse

LifePoint Health • Mayfield, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Surgical Job Type: Full-time | Night shift | We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center We believe in: Championing Patient Care Doing the Right Thing Embracing Individuality Acting with Kindness Making a Difference Together We strive to Make Communities Healthier. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work. JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107-bed hospital located in Mayfield, KY, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. Our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center. Position Summary The Med/Surg unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing care to patients. This is a 64-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work. You will provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice under the supervision of an RN.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
• Education: Graduate of an LPN program
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire
• License: Current LPN license in the state of Kentucky

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees