LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (New Rates starting at $27.25)

Barbourville-Health-; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company-MI

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with newly revised pay scales and night/weekend differentials. The facility offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Available shift: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am. Posting notes a strong emphasis on community service and recognition programs, including AHCA and KAHCF awards.

Qualifications

• Personal effectiveness/credibility.
• Stress management/composure.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Technical capacity.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Ethical conduct.
• Customer/client focus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing knowledge to implement basic preventative therapeutic care.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions per procedures and guidelines.
• Administer medication accurately and observe patient responses.
• Maintain communication among patient, family, staff and physician.
• Provide punctual shift reports with relevant patient information.
• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Use teaching methods for patient condition and care education.
• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy; communicate courteously.

Skills

Professionalism

Stress management

Teamwork

Technical capacity

Initiative

Flexibility

Ethical conduct

Customer focus

Education

High School or better.

Job description

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (New Rates starting at $27.25)

Job Category : Healthcare

Requisition Number : LPNLI005034

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Barbourville H&R
65 Minton Hickory Farm Road
Barbourville, KY 40906, USA

Description

Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center is now hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Our application/questionnaire will allow you the option to share your specific availability.

• Newly revised August 2024 hourly pay scale. Night and Weekend shift differential. Offering experience-based pay!

Available shifts:

• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Why Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Our staff is dedicated to serving its community and has won various fundraising awards from non-profit organizations such as the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, the National Cancer Society, and Relay for Life.When you join our team, you’ll be working at a facility that has been recognized with accolades such as:

• Bronze National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association (AHCA).
• Best of Kentucky Award in Nursing & Rehabilitationby the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF).

The Rewards!

We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That’s why we’re proud to offer:

• Competitive wages - newly revised August 2024 hourly pay scale
• Experienced-based pay
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee celebrations
• Professional recognition
• Educational opportunities with local nursing schools
• Mentorship/Supervisory promotional opportunities

Job Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. For a complete listing of essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands, please contact our Human Resources department.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions, and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards.
• Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Use available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease. Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management /Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Technical Capacity.
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Ethical Conduct.
• Customer/Client Focus.

Physical Demands and Abilities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning and stretching. Finger and hand dexterity required. Visual and hearing acuity essential.
• Must frequently lift or move residents and objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the shift.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly within the facility.
• Frequently works in a well-lit or dimly-lit, tempered room.

Other Requirements

• May be required to attend activities outside the facility to stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.
• May be required to work holidays
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
• Comply with all Healthcare Act rules and regulations and any related laws and regulations.

NOTE

This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience in a long-term healthcare setting is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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