LPN

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for an outpatient clinic setting. The role provides direct nursing care, administers medications per orders, and collaborates with physicians and RNs to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license (state or eNLC) and will obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Strong communication and teamwork across shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of service or multi-state license via the eNLC.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in outpatient medical office nursing preferred.
• Ability to perform injections and basic nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with the Provider or RN to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care.
• Obtains instruction and supervision from the Provider or RN when implementing nursing techniques.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
• Observes, records and reports patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress to the physician.
• Assists Providers and the RN with examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Uses supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
• Provides emotional support to patients and/or families.
• Participates in problem solving and staffing to meet patient needs.
• Obtains medical information, records vitals, and communicates data to the physician.
• Works with office staff to facilitate patient visits and scheduling.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Clinical nursing

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. 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. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
2. 2. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
3. 3. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
4. 4. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
5. 5. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
6. 6. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
7. 7. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
8. 8. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
9. 9. Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
10. 10. Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
11. 11. Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
12. 12. Obtain medical information from patients. Take height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs of the patient. Screen patient for chief complaint and pertinent health data. Record data gathered in patient’s medical record and communicate data gathered to physician.
13. 13. Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patient's clinic visit. Ensure patient's chart is available. Escort patients to and from exam room. Assist with scheduling when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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

1. 1. Standard clinical environment. Volume of patients is very high. Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center Cost Center: 8904 CCMC Southgate Primary Care Address: 2107 Pike Street Parkersburg West 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.