Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY seeks a PRN LPN to provide nursing care under RN supervision. You will perform care interventions, document promptly, monitor patient conditions, and support multidisciplinary teams to coordinate transfers and discharge planning.

Requirements include an active LPN license and BLS certification with ACLS/PALS within six months. Prior experience is preferred; on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• BLS certification required or within 1 week of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care and transfers.
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age- and culture-appropriate education.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

ACLS within six months

PALS within six months

Education

LPN license

ASLS certification preferred

Job description

Schedule – PRN

Your experience matters Jackson Purchase is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join our Remarkable Team!

Location – Mayfield, Ky

How You’ll Contribute

The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a RN

• Performs plan‑of‑care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age‑/culture‑appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• LPN license required

Basic Life Support certification is required or within 1 week of hire.

• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. Handle With Care (HWC) preferred
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Jackson Purchase Medical Center

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.

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.