Ephraim McDowell Health·Danville, Kentucky
Provides basic patient care including bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of licensed staff. Acts as a liaison between departments to ensure accurate records and patient-family centered care.
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice.
Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available.
Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork.
Responsible for participating in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area.
Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required.
Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault.
Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents.
Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.
Must have computer skills.
Use of cardiac monitors to accurately measure vital signs for post cardiac interventions and post vascular cases or surgery.
One-year experience preferred. Nursing home experience preferred.
Requires computer skills and the ability to use cardiac monitors for post-surgical cases. One year of experience and nursing home experience are preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
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