Inpatient LPN: Direct Patient Care & Team Support

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an inpatient setting and nursing support under physician supervision. The role requires an active LPN license, BLS certification within 30 days, and the ability to complete required background checks.

The candidate should be able to perform designated therapeutic procedures, observe patient status, and assist with examinations and care planning.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state where services will be provided.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• State and federal background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and supervision as needed.
• Administers medications and monitors patient responses per physician orders.
• Documents patient status and communicates findings to the care team.
• Assists physicians and supervising staff with examinations and procedures.
• Contributes to patient assessments and care planning.
• Educates patients and families and supports rehabilitation activities.

Education

LPN license

BLS within 30 days

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an inpatient setting and nursing support under physician supervision. The role requires an active LPN license, BLS certification within 30 days, and the ability to complete required background checks.

The candidate should be able to perform designated therapeutic procedures, observe patient status, and assist with examinations and care planning.