JMC: LPN, Cancer Center

WVU Medicine; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Jefferson Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Cancer Center. You will support physicians, administer medications, and participate in care planning in an inpatient setting.

The role requires an active LPN license (WV or eNLC) and BLS certification within 30 days, with at least 1 year of LPN experience preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• LPN license in WV or multi-state via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Background check required by state/federal rules.
• 1 year of LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per plan of care to promote comfort and health.
• Assist physicians and oversee care as directed.
• Document patient data accurately and timely.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as prescribed.
• Observe changes and report findings to the supervising role.
• Contribute to patient plan of care and family education.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards in inpatient setting.

Skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

LPN license (WV/eNLC)

BLS certification

Job description

LPN- Cancer Center### LPN- Cancer CenterApply: Jefferson Medical Center (JMC): Full time: Posted Today: JR26-48814## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas. **EXPERIENCE:** 1. One (1) year of LPN experience. **CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Provides direct patient care, as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and/or as directed by the overseeing role, to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the overseeing role to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary. 2. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed. 3. Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner. 4. Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned. 5. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data. 6. Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the overseeing role. 7. Participates in the development of the patient’s plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses. 8. Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan. 9. Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team. 10. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned. 11. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking; carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. This is performed on a daily basis.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Protracted or irregular hours. 2. Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical. 3. Working with or near the deceased. 4. Working with hands in waters. 5. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.****SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. 2. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 3. Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently. 4. Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Must also be able to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**JMC Jefferson Medical Center**Cost Center:**55 JMC Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center**Address:**300 S Preston StRansonWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively \"WVUHS\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.