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LifePoint Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic in Mayfield, Kentucky
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 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, 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.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
- 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.
- And much more…
Job Summary**
The LPN as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.**
· Under the direction of an RN, 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.
Required Skills
· Critical thinking skills · Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. · Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
Minimum Education
· Associate’s degree: Preferred
· Graduate of a Program in Discipline: Required
Certifications:**
· Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
· PALS required within 6 months of hire.
Licenses:**
· LPN licensed to work in the State of Kentucky
Job: *Nursing
Organization: *Jackson Purchase Pine Lake Physician Prac
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic
Location: Kentucky-Mayfield
Requisition ID: 7428-4588