Licensed Practical Nurse -LPN

CNSCares

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Posted Sep 2

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: Home Health
License: LPN licenseCurrent license as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse-LPN in the state(s) of practice
Term: Permanent

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License: Current license as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse-LPN in the state(s) of practice
Certification: Current BLS Hands On Certification
Also asks: TB Test - Company will cover charges if it is not updated
Also asks: CNS employees work in the privacy of each patient’s home allowing you more time one-on-one to get to know your patient and provide quality care. This support also empowers the patient to remain as independent and comfortable as possible at home. Apply now on our website! cnscares.com/careers/ today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference!#EGIND

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Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
401(K) Company Matches 50% of up to 6% input

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410(k) Roth
Medical
Life & Supplemental Insurance

The role and schedule

Patients: CNS provides unparalleled home health care to the American Workforce including Veterans of the United States Armed Services, Workers Compensation Claims, and former energy workers who want to remain independent and live in their own homes.

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Private duty caregiver: Full Time & Part Time Available
Overnight shift 7pm-7am: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

$30.00-$35.00 per hour

Come work for Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC. (CNS) and make a difference! As a direct care professional in home healthcare, you will get the opportunity to provide compassionate care to individuals in their home and give back to the heroes who gave so much to our nation. CNS provides unparalleled home health care to the American Workforce including Veterans of the United States Armed Services, Workers Compensation Claims, and former energy workers who want to remain independent and live in their own homes.

Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us

Paid Time Off
401(K) Company Matches 50% of up to 6% input
410(k) Roth
One-on-one patient care
Flexible Scheduling
30+ Hours, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Supplemental Insurance

Requirements

Ideal Candidates will

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients. Maintain compliance with agency policy, procedures, and job requirements.

Qualifications

Current license as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse-LPN in the state(s) of practice
Current BLS Hands On Certification
TB Test - Company will cover charges if it is not updated

CNS employees work in the privacy of each patient’s home allowing you more time one-on-one to get to know your patient and provide quality care. This support also empowers the patient to remain as independent and comfortable as possible at home. Apply now on our website! cnscares.com/careers/ today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference!#EGIND

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In Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $998/mo
Household income: $48,873/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bowling Green, KY

NeighborhoodsInside the city, professionals and healthcare staff often gravitate toward the Lovers Lane corridor and neighborhoods surrounding Greenwood and Western Kentucky University, which offer convenient arterial connections to local medical centers. Closer to the core, the Downtown area alongside the St. Joseph and Shake Rag historic districts feature character-rich Craftsman bungalows and established tree-lined streets. Those seeking newer construction and pastoral settings typically look to the southeastern edge in Plano, South Warren, or the rolling acreage of Alvaton, while Smiths Grove provides a distinctly rural community setting within easy highway reach.

Inside the city, professionals and healthcare staff often gravitate toward the Lovers Lane corridor and neighborhoods surrounding Greenwood and Western Kentucky University, which offer convenient arterial connections to local medical centers. Closer to the core, the Downtown area alongside the St. Joseph and Shake Rag historic districts feature character-rich Craftsman bungalows and established tree-lined streets.

Those seeking newer construction and pastoral settings typically look to the southeastern edge in Plano, South Warren, or the rolling acreage of Alvaton, while Smiths Grove provides a distinctly rural community setting within easy highway reach.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: admortgage.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundCommutes across Bowling Green are relatively swift, with typical driving times averaging around sixteen minutes and trips from outlying communities like Plano or Smiths Grove taking roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstate 65 provides a direct north-south arterial spine through the county, though central thoroughfares experience noticeable congestion during morning and late afternoon shift changes. The city lacks expansive public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership essential, particularly when navigating winding county routes and hilly terrain during winter weather.

Commutes across Bowling Green are relatively swift, with typical driving times averaging around sixteen minutes and trips from outlying communities like Plano or Smiths Grove taking roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. Interstate 65 provides a direct north-south arterial spine through the county, though central thoroughfares experience noticeable congestion during morning and late afternoon shift changes.

The city lacks expansive public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership essential, particularly when navigating winding county routes and hilly terrain during winter weather.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers heavily on the region's distinctive karst geology, anchored by Lost River Cave with its walking trails and subterranean boat tour, as well as easy access to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. Paddlers and kayakers frequently put in along Drakes Creek and the Barren River, while Weldon Peete Park provides dedicated climbing zones and mountain biking singletrack. An expanding system of paved municipal greenways links residential neighborhoods directly to city parks.

Outdoor recreation centers heavily on the region's distinctive karst geology, anchored by Lost River Cave with its walking trails and subterranean boat tour, as well as easy access to nearby Mammoth Cave National Park. Paddlers and kayakers frequently put in along Drakes Creek and the Barren River, while Weldon Peete Park provides dedicated climbing zones and mountain biking singletrack.

An expanding system of paved municipal greenways links residential neighborhoods directly to city parks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: visitbgky.com Source 3: admortgage.com

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Living in Bowling Green

Bowling Green pairs the steady pace of South Central Kentucky with an unexpected cosmopolitan flavor, shaped by both Western Kentucky University and a prominent New American community that enriches local dining with Burmese, Bosnian, and Salvadoran cuisines. For healthcare professionals relocating to regional facilities, day-to-day commutes are remarkably manageable, typically clocking in around sixteen minutes along major thoroughfares and Interstate 65. Housing spans from historic bungalows in Shake Rag and downtown to expanding subdivisions along Lovers Lane, South Warren, and Plano. Off-shift hours can be spent paddling Drakes Creek, cycling the greenways, taking subterranean boat tours at Lost River Cave, or catching a Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball game downtown. However, living here involves clear trade-offs: public transit is minimal, requiring reliable personal vehicles for shift work; seasonal pollen brings severe allergy seasons; and severe weather, including winter ice storms and spring tornadoes, requires vigilance. For major concert tours or airport hubs, you will occasionally make the one-hour drive south to Nashville, but Bowling Green delivers a welcoming, community-grounded base with rich outdoor and cultural access.

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As of 2026Source 1: admortgage.com Source 2: visitbgky.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: uphomes.com

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Bowling Green, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.