Licensed Practical Nurse​/Licensed Vocational Nurse; LPN Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Clinic

Job Type: Full-time | Day shift | Monday-Friday availability | No weekends.

The Medical Group/Physician Services at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. The LPN is supervised and delegated by a Nurse Practitioner or physician, providing direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, collaborating with patients’ physicians.

• Under the direction of an RN or Physician, contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Document patient care given.
• Assist RN or Physician with development of plan of care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Act as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Schedule appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Obtain insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.
• Float to other offices as needed.

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an LPN program (Associate’s degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Current LPN license in the state of Kentucky.

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.