Nurse Technician - ER

About the job

Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Nurse Technician (Nurse Tech) – Emergency Room Job Type: Full Time | Mid Shift

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour Shifts

Your experience matters

Located in the scenic westernmost region of Kentucky, Jackson Purchase Medical Center offers a welcoming blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and meaningful professional opportunity. Known for its close‑knit communities and affordable cost of living, the region provides an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike.

More about our team

Our Emergency Department team is committed to providing exceptional, around-the-clock care to patients during some of their most critical moments. Serving the healthcare needs of western Kentucky and the surrounding region, our physicians, nurses, patient care staff, and support teams work together in a fast-paced environment to deliver timely, compassionate, and high-quality emergency care. We foster a culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered service, where every team member plays a vital role in supporting positive patient outcomes. Joining our Emergency Department team means becoming part of a dedicated group of professionals who make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families every day

How you'll contribute

A ****Nurse Technician (Nurse Tech) who excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility

• Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing team

• Support nurses with basic patient care tasks and clinical procedures as directed

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment

• Provide compassionate patient interaction while ensuring comfort and addressing basic needs

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional Certifications include:

• SRNA or EMT preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire
• Handle with Care certification within 30 days of hire and annually

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center Jackson Purchase Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 356379
• Job Category: Nursing
• Posting Date: 2026-09-22
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1099 Medical Center Cir, Mayfield, KY, 42066, US
• FTE: 0.9 - 72 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Nursing - Support
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Jackson Purchase Medical Center