Inpatient LPN: Direct Patient Care & Support

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct inpatient nursing care and support the physician team. The role requires active LPN licensure in the service state or via eNLC, with BLS within 30 days of hire and compliance with background checks.

You will collaborate with RNs and therapists, perform therapeutic procedures, document care, and assist in patient education and plan-of-care development.

Qualifications

• Current licensed practical nurse license in the state of service or eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• State and federal background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per plan of care; consult RN/Respiratory Therapist as needed.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures.
• Observe and report patient concerns promptly.
• Assist physicians with examinations/procedures as assigned.
• Contribute to nursing assessment with data collection and reporting.
• Monitor patient condition and report deviations to the team.
• Participate in plan-of-care development with priorities.
• Educate patients and families per teaching plan and assist in rehab.
• Document nursing interventions and responses to care.
• Administer medications (IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, neb/MDI) as assigned.
• Seek guidance from overseeing role when implementing nursing techniques.

Skills

Work under pressure

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

BLS certification

Background check

Job description

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct inpatient nursing care and support the physician team. The role requires active LPN licensure in the service state or via eNLC, with BLS within 30 days of hire and compliance with background checks.

You will collaborate with RNs and therapists, perform therapeutic procedures, document care, and assist in patient education and plan-of-care development.