Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg

About the position

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center, a 107-bed hospital located in Mayfield, KY, and part of Lifepoint Health. We believe in championing patient care, doing the right thing, embracing individuality, acting with kindness, and making a difference together. Our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center. The Med/Surg unit 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. You will provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice under the supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
• 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.