Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works on the Med/Surg unit at Meadowview Regional Medical Center, providing direct care to acutely ill adult patients in accordance with nursing standards, applicable scope of practice, and organizational policies and values. The role coordinates nursing care, contributes to care planning, supports patient and family education, advocates for patients, and collaborates with registered nurses and other departments. This is a PRN position with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Current active Kentucky LPN license, either single-state or compact.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessments by collecting data for RN analysis.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care, and may administer medication.
• Document care provided.
• Assist the RN with developing the plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree