Licensed Practical Nurse

Prestera Center for Mental Health Services; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestera Center for Mental Health Services in West Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to ill and disabled patients in settings such as hospitals, clinics, or community programs.

You must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, WV LPN license, and certifications in CPR/FA and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license (WV) required on hire.
• CPR/FA certification during employment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs.
• Administers prescribed medications and notes them in patient charts.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medical staff.
• Performs basic nursing documentation and clerical duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care principles

Infection control

Verbal & written communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (WV)

Tools

CPR/FA

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Summary of Job Function: Provieds prescribed medical treatment and personal care sevices to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions:1. Takes and records patients vial signs.2. Applies first aid such as but not limited to dressing wounds, messages, applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.3. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.4. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, and notes time and amount in patients chart.5. Collects samples such as urine from patients for testing.6. Records food and fluid intake and output if necessary.7. Assists clients with daily living skills such as but not limited to cleaning rooms, making bed, laundry, cooking, and cleaning self.8. Administrative duties may include but not limited to documentation, filing, answering phones, and making copies.9. All other duties assigned.Job Specifications:1. Education, Certification/License, and/or Experiencea. Must possess an Associates Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.b. Must possess licensure from the WV Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses upon hire and maintain license.c. Attain/maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR/FA during employment.d. Requires valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation during working hours.2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required: Must have (1) knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; (2) knowledge of safety principles and infection control (3) and the ability to assess consumers needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care plan. Must also possess the ability to read, write reports, perform basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing), have good computer skills, and possess good verbal and written communication skills.Physical & Mental Requirements: The physical demands described herein 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.The job duties outlined herein are general statements that describe the basic job requirements and cannot state in words every aspect of job content. Prestera Center reserves the right to modify, delete, or reclassify these duties at its sole discretion at any time.