LPN (54382)

Burlington UM Family Services; Burlington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington UM Family Services in West Virginia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide supportive nursing services within their residential programs. The role includes conducting medication reviews, coordinating medical appointments, and ensuring compliance with health standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a current LPN license, CPR certification, and have experience in behavioral health. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current, active West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• CPR certification required or obtained within agency-established timeframe.
• Experience in residential treatment or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication administration record reviews.
• Assist with medical appointment coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.

Skills

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Effective communication

Crisis response skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Active listening skills

Education

Active West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides supportive nursing services within Burlington United Methodist Family Services’ residential programs under the supervision and direction of the Director of Clinical Services, Registered Nurse, physician, or other authorized healthcare provider, consistent with West Virginia Board of Nursing standards, WV residential licensing requirements, agency policy, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly medication administration record reviews for completeness, legibility, transcription accuracy, and policy compliance; document observed discrepancies and report concerns requiring clinical judgment to the Director of Clinical Services, supervising RN, or prescribing provider.
• Review physician medication orders for completeness, required signatures, transcription accuracy, and consistency with medication administration records, including monitoring for follow-up documentation related to psychotropic medications.
• Provide guidance, training reinforcement, and monitoring to residential staff regarding medication administration procedures, documentation expectations, infection prevention practices, health-related protocols, and implementation of nursing directives consistent with West Virginia LPN scope-of-practice standards.
• Reinforce agency medication administration procedures and report observed medication variances, documentation concerns, or potential compliance issues to nursing leadership in accordance with agency policy.
• Communicate observations, medication-related concerns, appointment follow-up needs, and health status updates with residential supervisors, case managers, counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, pharmacy providers, and nursing leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with coordination and follow-up of medical appointments, physician recommendations, medication changes, laboratory requests, and health-related documentation requirements.
• Monitor medication storage areas, medication cabinet procedures, medication expiration dates, and first aid supplies for compliance with agency policy and licensing requirements.
• Support infection prevention, OSHA compliance practices, universal precautions, and residential health and safety initiatives through observation, reinforcement, and staff education.
• Provide or assist with in-service training related to medication administration practices, infection control, OSHA requirements, documentation expectations, and health-related procedures under the direction of nursing leadership.
• Assist with preparation for licensing reviews, audits, accreditation activities, medication record reviews, and health record organization.
• Monitor and report health and safety concerns observed within residential programs to appropriate supervisory or clinical personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, personnel matters, and sensitive agency information in accordance with HIPAA, WV confidentiality laws, agency policy, and professional ethical standards.
• Support and facilitate positive interactions with youth, families, staff, providers, and community stakeholders as evidenced by professionalism, teamwork, respect for others, and maintenance of professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of agency communication systems and timely documentation practices.
• Support the mission, vision, Sanctuary commitments, and core values of Burlington United Methodist Family Services through compliance with agency policies, procedures, licensing standards, and ethical practices.
• Perform additional duties within the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned by supervisory or clinical leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not independently supervise nursing personnel.
• This position may assist with reinforcement of medication administration practices and health-related procedures with residential staff under the direction of nursing leadership.
• Responsibilities involving AMAP oversight, delegation, competency validation, or clinical determination will occur only as permitted under West Virginia law, Board of Nursing standards, and agency policy.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• Possesses and maintains a current, active West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• CPR certification required or obtained within agency-established timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience

• Residential treatment, behavioral health, child welfare, psychiatric, pediatric, or community health settings (preferred).
• Experience working with medication administration systems and health-related documentation.
• Experience working collaboratively with AMAP-certified personnel (preferred).

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, youth, providers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to respond appropriately and calmly during crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment consistent with agency policy and supervisory direction.
• Active listening skills and ability to follow clinical and administrative directives.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and individuals with varying educational and experiential backgrounds.
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for youth consistent with agency values and expectations.

Scope of Practice

The Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the supervision and direction of the Director of Clinical Services, Registered Nurse, physician, or other authorized healthcare provider. The LPN role is intended to support implementation and monitoring of health-related services and does not independently perform comprehensive nursing assessments, independent nursing diagnoses, independent clinical determinations, or functions reserved under West Virginia law for Registered Nurses or licensed independent practitioners. The LPN is expected to escalate concerns requiring advanced clinical judgment, medication determinations, delegation authority, or assessment of medical stability to appropriate nursing or medical leadership.

Core Values

The employee will demonstrate the ability to apply, promote, practice, and adhere to the core values of the agency:

• Collaboration
• Respect/Dignity
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Trust/Trustworthiness
• Excellence

The job description is intended to describe the general requirements, nature, conditions, and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as inclusive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position title. The job description is not a contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will status of the employee/employer relationship.

BUMFS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.