PRN LPN Nurse Daviess County Jail

Southern Health Partners

Owensboro, Kentucky

Posted Sep 25

Unit and setting: Correctional
License: LPN license
Term: Per Diem

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PRN LPN – Flexible Shifts, Extra Income, Real Impact Looking for a nursing role that works around your life?

Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, pick up occasional shifts, or enjoy more control over when you work, Southern Health Partners (SHP) offers PRN nursing opportunities designed with flexibility in mind.

With our online scheduling exchange, you can view available shifts and pick up the ones that fit your schedule—giving you the freedom to work when you want while being part of a supportive healthcare team.

Location: Daviess County Jail, KY Position: PRN LPN

Schedule

Flexible PRN Shifts DailyPay Available – Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Make Every Shift Count

As a PRN LPN with SHP, you’ll provide meaningful patient care in a structured, secure setting where your nursing skills truly matter. You’ll have the opportunity to:

Provide patient care and monitor progress

Complete assessments, documentation, and nursing plans

Administer medications within your scope of practice and applicable regulations

Support treatment plans and respond to medical emergencies

Apply sound clinical judgment and critical thinking

Work collaboratively with a team that values quality patient care

PRN Benefits

✔️ Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
✔️ 401(k) Retirement Plan Eligibility after 1 year
✔️ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✔️ Monthly CE Hours + Tuition Discounts
✔️ Safe & Secure Work Environment
✔️ Referral Bonus Program
✔️ Professional Liability Insurance
✔️ DailyPay Option

At Southern Health Partners, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. If you’re an LPN looking for flexibility without giving up meaningful work, this could be the opportunity that fits your schedule and your goals.

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Equal Opportunity Employer | All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and facility security clearance.

What's around it?

In Owensboro, KY

Owensboro, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $905/mo
Household income: $56,357/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Owensboro, KY

NeighborhoodsNurses moving to Owensboro often look to communities with quick hospital access, such as the Chandler Park apartment community or quiet East Owensboro subdivisions. Established neighborhoods like the Griffith Avenue Historic District, Griffith Heights, and Griffith Farms feature shaded sidewalks and ranch-style homes near the Frederica Street commercial corridor. Lake Forest offers multi-story homes near lakes and cul-de-sacs with straightforward access to Highway 54, while Woodland Park provides vintage mid-century brick homes within walking distance of downtown. For more spacious lots or budget-conscious entries, buyers frequently look toward West Owensboro communities like Bon Harbor and Shady Valley, or outlying Daviess County towns like Philpot and Utica.

Nurses moving to Owensboro often look to communities with quick hospital access, such as the Chandler Park apartment community or quiet East Owensboro subdivisions. Established neighborhoods like the Griffith Avenue Historic District, Griffith Heights, and Griffith Farms feature shaded sidewalks and ranch-style homes near the Frederica Street commercial corridor.

Lake Forest offers multi-story homes near lakes and cul-de-sacs with straightforward access to Highway 54, while Woodland Park provides vintage mid-century brick homes within walking distance of downtown. For more spacious lots or budget-conscious entries, buyers frequently look toward West Owensboro communities like Bon Harbor and Shady Valley, or outlying Daviess County towns like Philpot and Utica.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ryanrutmangroup.com Source 2: owensborokyrealty.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting across Owensboro is straightforward and vehicle-dependent, with typical drive times averaging around fifteen to eighteen minutes. Arterials such as the Frederica Street corridor, Highway 54, Highway 231, and Veterans Boulevard handle the primary traffic flow connecting residential areas to medical facilities and commercial centers. Apartment complexes like Chandler Park sit very close to local hospital facilities, allowing healthcare workers to avoid meaningful transit delays regardless of shift timing.

Commuting across Owensboro is straightforward and vehicle-dependent, with typical drive times averaging around fifteen to eighteen minutes. Arterials such as the Frederica Street corridor, Highway 54, Highway 231, and Veterans Boulevard handle the primary traffic flow connecting residential areas to medical facilities and commercial centers.

Apartment complexes like Chandler Park sit very close to local hospital facilities, allowing healthcare workers to avoid meaningful transit delays regardless of shift timing.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: goepicrealty.com Source 3: owensborokyrealty.com Source 4: ryanrutmangroup.com Source 5: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Owensboro centers on Smothers Park, a multimillion-dollar riverfront green space along the Ohio River featuring synchronized water fountains, walking paths, swings overlooking the water, and the massive Lazy Dayz Playground. Garden enthusiasts spend time exploring the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, while seasonal outings draw locals to fruit picking at Reid's Orchard and family activities at Trunnell's Farm Market. For casual lake recreation, camping, and fishing, Diamond Lake Resort serves as a nearby regional destination just outside the urban core.

Outdoor life in Owensboro centers on Smothers Park, a multimillion-dollar riverfront green space along the Ohio River featuring synchronized water fountains, walking paths, swings overlooking the water, and the massive Lazy Dayz Playground. Garden enthusiasts spend time exploring the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, while seasonal outings draw locals to fruit picking at Reid's Orchard and family activities at Trunnell's Farm Market.

For casual lake recreation, camping, and fishing, Diamond Lake Resort serves as a nearby regional destination just outside the urban core.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kentuckygardentrail.com Source 2: kentuckymonthly.com Source 3: goepicrealty.com

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Living in Owensboro

For relocating nurses, Owensboro offers the balance of Kentucky's fourth-largest city with an exceptionally manageable pace of life. Daily commutes rarely exceed fifteen to twenty minutes, and apartment options like Chandler Park sit directly adjacent to hospital facilities. Off duty, the city's identity shines along the revitalized Ohio River waterfront at Smothers Park, where Bellagio-designed fountains play against scenic walking paths. Cultural life is heavily steeped in music and community traditions, from the summer Friday After 5 concerts across multiple riverfront stages to bluegrass roots at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Food culture is equally grounded, pairing iconic pits like Moonlite BBQ with historic dining at The Miller House and dawn-patrol stops at Rolling Pin Bakery, open at four in the morning for early shift changes. Housing ranges from leafy historic streets along Griffith Avenue to quiet family cul-de-sacs in Lake Forest and East Owensboro. While newcomers must adapt to humid summer heat and a quieter nightlife scene than larger metropolitan hubs, Owensboro delivers an easygoing, community-oriented landing spot.

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As of 2025Source 1: goepicrealty.com Source 2: ryanrutmangroup.com Source 3: kentuckygardentrail.com Source 4: kentuckymonthly.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Owensboro, KYFrom Census ACS 2024.