Practical Nurse Applicants

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Paducah, KY Until 10/6/2026 First posted April 16, 2025 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Practical Nurse Applicant

Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.  Creates a positive customer service environment.

JOB DUTIES

  • Administers direct care to patients - considering the needs of patient populations where indicated, or assists team members in giving care to patients (i.e. vital signs, wound care, pulmonary hygiene, sterile technique, gastric tube therapy, operating applicable equipment, medication administration, and patient/family education.) 
  • Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. 
  • Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Professional Practice is based on the theoretical framework of nursing at Baptist Health Paducah including principles of Relationship-Based Care, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Practice, and the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About this role

Summary

Administers nursing care under RN supervision, performs patient care duties, supports clinical excellence.

Job title

Practical Nurse Applicants

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Paducah, KY, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licensepatient caremedication administration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient caremedication administrationwound carepulmonary hygienepatient education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paducah, KY, USA

On-site City