ER LPN: Hands-On Patient Care in Fast-Paced ED

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an LPN to provide nursing support in an inpatient setting under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The role emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and collaborative care planning.

The position requires an active LPN license (state or eNLC) and BLS certification, with an expectation to complete required trainings. Workweek is 36 hours with non-exempt status at PVH Potomac Valley Hospital, WV.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided or multi-state LPN via eNLC.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State and Federal background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care per plan of care and guidance from overseeing role.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observes and reports patient status and progress promptly.
• Assists physicians and overseeing role with examinations and procedures.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting and reporting data.
• Monitors patient condition and reports deviations to the overseeing role.
• Contributes to care plan development and priorities.
• Educates patients and families as directed and follows teaching plans.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications via IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization, and/or MDI.
• Seeks supervision when implementing nursing techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Computer skills

Flexible shifts

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

BLS certification

Background check

Job description

WVU Medicine seeks an LPN to provide nursing support in an inpatient setting under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The role emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and collaborative care planning.

The position requires an active LPN license (state or eNLC) and BLS certification, with an expectation to complete required trainings. Workweek is 36 hours with non-exempt status at PVH Potomac Valley Hospital, WV.