Inpatient LPN: Direct Patient Care Specialist

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia seeks an LPN to provide nursing support and direct patient care in an inpatient setting under physician supervision. The role supports patient comfort and functional health per the plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering meds, documenting care, and observing patient status while contributing to the care plan. Requires current LPN license, BLS within 30 days, background check, and 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and as directed by the overseeing role.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
• Observes, records and reports patient concerns, symptoms and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting and recording data.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care to the health care team.
• Administers medications intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral as assigned.

Skills

LPN licensure

Patient care

Communication

Education

LPN license (state)

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia seeks an LPN to provide nursing support and direct patient care in an inpatient setting under physician supervision. The role supports patient comfort and functional health per the plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering meds, documenting care, and observing patient status while contributing to the care plan. Requires current LPN license, BLS within 30 days, background check, and 1 year of experience.