Overview
Description – External
*Jackson Purchase Medical Center Office LPN is supervised and delegated by a Nurse Practitioner or physician, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.** *
*Essential Functions*
*Under the direction of an RN or Physician, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN or Physician.** *
*Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.** *
*Assists RN or Physician with development of plan of care.** *
*Assists patients with performing daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.** *
*Monitors, documents, and communicates patients and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.** *
*Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.** *
*Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.** *
*Qualifications – External*
*Job Requirements** *
*Minimum Education*
*Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required. Associates Degree Preferred.** *
*Required Skills*
*Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.*
*Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)*
*Licenses: LPN license to practice in the State of Kentucky.*
Description – External
*Jackson Purchase Medical Center Office LPN is supervised and delegated by a Nurse Practitioner or physician, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.** *
*Essential Functions*
*Under the direction of an RN or Physician, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN or Physician.** *
*Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.** *
*Assists RN or Physician with development of plan of care.** *
*Assists patients with performing daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.** *
*Monitors, documents, and communicates patients and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.** *
*Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.** *
*Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.** *
*Qualifications – External*
*Job Requirements** *
*Minimum Education*
*Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required. Associates Degree Preferred.** *
*Required Skills*
*Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.*
*Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)*
*Licenses: LPN license to practice in the State of Kentucky.*
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **Jackson Purchase Fulton Family Medicine*
**Title:** *LPN/LVN – Clinic*
**Location:** *Kentucky-Mayfield*
**Requisition ID:** *7428-3916*
