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Ephraim McDowell Health·Danville, Kentucky
RN - 6T - Part Time - 7a Shift
The LPN provides nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing nursing standards and physician orders to manage patient care. They are responsible for patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, and participating in shared nursing leadership to ensure positive outcomes.
Job Summary "The LPN is a nursing care provider under the direction of the Registered Nurse or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians orders to plan and provide care.
Accomplishment of nursing practice that includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and 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 to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety for the patient and their family.
Accountable for leadership of self and others.
Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service and Trust)." Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort: Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area.
Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work.
Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
Long periods of remaining stagnant, stooping heavy shifting of objects.
Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault.
Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents.
Must be able to move 50 lbs. independently.
Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
None.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited LPN program and hold a current license in the state of Kentucky. Basic Life Support certification is required within three months of employment, and the ability to move 50 lbs independently is necessary.
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.