Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident THIRD SOUTH

Overview

The LPN Resident is a recent LPN graduate participating in TJ Regional Health’s LPN Residency Program. As a participant, the new graduate will build real-world experience, while gaining exposure to specialty areas, and continuing their education. Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation.

Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments.

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Assists in preoperative, postoperative, and relevant health teaching for patient and family.
• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
• Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
• Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse.
• Performs more complex nursing activities as competence increases.
• Participates in emergency care.
• Communicates frequently with the team leader regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
• Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital.

• Holds an active Licensed Practical Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Physical Requirements

• Walking:
  Greater than 32%
• Standing:
  Greater than 32%
• Climbing/Kneeling: 1-15%
• Twisting: 1-15%

OSHA Category

High potential for direct body fluid exposure

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Color vision ability required.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting - 0-50 lbs; 50 lbs or more with assistance
• Carrying - 0-50 lbs; 50 lbs or more with assistance
• Pulling - up to 200 lbs
• Pushing - up to 200 lbs

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

• Location:
  
  Glasgow, KY 42141, USA
• Job Category:
  Nursing
• Requisition Number: LICEN
  002382
• Posted:
  July 8, 2026
• Employment Type:
  
  Part-Time

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