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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Jackson Purchase Medical Center has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise.

Nurse Extern II Med/Surg

Mayfield, Kentucky

Req ID 7428-4139 Post Date Feb. 01, 2024 CategoryNursing Support FacilityJackson Purchase Medical Center
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Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

·         Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·         Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·         Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·         Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·         Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program

·         Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program

·         And much more…

Position Summary:

The Nurse Extern performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a complementary and assistive role.

·         Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

·         Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

·         Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

·         Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.


Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Must be currently enrolled in an ADN or BSN program

Basic Life Support (BLS) CNA or SRNA Required if the nursing school program is discontinued or may be required to transfer to a PCA position. 

EEOC Statement:

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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