Licensed Practical Nurse

Saunders Staffing; Glen Morgan (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid weekly

Direct deposit

Job summary

Saunders Staffing, Inc. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Beckley, West Virginia, to provide direct nursing care for pediatric patients with tracheostomies and related needs.

Candidates must hold an active WV LPN license in good standing and have at least one year of Pediatric Trach experience, with strong clinical and communication skills to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active West Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of Pediatric Trach experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond to changes in patient condition; dependable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and standards.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patients and report changes promptly.
• Assist with implementation of individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, and health team.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

LPN License West Virginia

Practical Nursing Program Graduate

Job description

Saunders Staffing, Inc. is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the Beckley, WV area. Candidates must have an active LPN license in good standing in the state of West Virginia and a minimum of one year of experience in Pediatric Trach.

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other authorized healthcare provider. The LPN assists with patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and implementation of individualized care plans while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• for medically fragile student's documented health needs require or warrant a licensed nurse for access to a school sponsored program or activity.
• Coverage may include the following services.
• Student specific or one-to-one care for a medically fragile student or a student with a chronic or acute health condition, including noninvasive care and complex care such as tracheostomy, enternal feeding, seizure management, diabetes care, or mechanical ventilation when permitted by the assigned nurse's license, demonstrated competency, medical orders, and the student;s planCurricular and extracurricular activities, including practices, competitions, athletic events, performances, clubs, and other school-sponsored events held before, during, or after the instructional day.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition.
• Assist with implementation of individualized nursing care plans.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other relevant patient information.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs as appropriate.
• Work effectively with patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Follow infection-control, safety, medication-administration, and patient-care procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications:

• Active West Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of Pediatric Trach experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in patient condition.Dependable, professional, and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Healthcare benefitsPaid weekly Direct deposit

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview and review of credentials.

Saunders Staffing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).