Licensed Practical Nurse-Med/Surg-Full-time

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV is seeking a full-time LPN to provide nursing services on the Med/Surg Unit. As an LPN, you will render nursing care, including administering medications and treatments to patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate will ensure patient safety, document care accurately, and work collaboratively within the healthcare team. This role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Ability to administer medications and maintain IV lines.
• Good documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision.
• Administers medications safely and documents accurately.
• Assists with patient education and unit cleanliness.
• Reports observations to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Job description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time LPN to perform nursing services on our Med/Surg Unit. Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse rendering nursing care including medications and treatments to patients in a timely manner.

Job Relationships

Responsible to: Unit Coordinator/Clinical
Manager/Registered Nurse
Nature of supervision received: Direct
Positions directly supervised: Nursing Assistants

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct patient care.
• Administers medications (PO, IM, IV PB) in a safe and timely manner; accurately documents medication administration.
• Safeguards medications and narcotics.
• Starts and assists with the maintenance of IV lines.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Assists with patient education in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Assists with unit cleanliness.
• Assists with admission and discharge assessments.
• Respects patient privacy, rights, and individual values; provides care accordingly.
• Provides care to a given group of patients according to the care plan provided by the Registered Nurse; works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Reports observations and pertinent information to Registered Nurse.
• Works closely and harmoniously with Registered Nurse.
• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Completes all annual competencies.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies, and the Personnel Employee Handbook.
• Cross‑train to other units as needed.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration; attends unit meetings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including serving on quality improvement teams.