LPN CCC

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support in an inpatient Long Term Care setting. The role includes direct patient care, coordination with RNs and physicians, and assisting with examinations and procedures as needed.

The position requires an active LPN license (state or eNLC) and BLS within 30 days of hire; background checks are required. Prior LTC experience is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license valid in the state where services will be provided or valid multi-state LPN license through eNLC.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal check as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the inpatient setting under supervision to support comfort and functional health.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observes and reports patient concerns and progress to the supervising RN or clinician.
• Assists physicians and supervising staff with examinations and procedures.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting and recording data.
• Supports patient and family education and rehabilitation per care plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care for health team communication.

Skills

LPN License

BLS Certification

Background Check

One Year Experience (Preferred)

Job description

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year clinical experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care, as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and/or as directed by the overseeing role , to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
• Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data.
• Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the overseeing role.
• Participates in the development of the patient’s plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.
• Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization and/or MDI delivered medications as assigned.
• Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.
• Assumes charge of the Long Term Care unit, assignes and delegates tasks to CNAs.
• Long Term Care LPNs are expected to demonstrate adaptability and resilience in managing higher patient loads commonly found in LTC environments.
• LTC LPN should possess strong time management and prioritization skills to effectively care for a larger number of patients, as is often required in long term care environments.
• Independence in care delivery, rounds with the doctor.
• Reconciliation and entry of orders.
• Responsible for extensive documentation, complete admission process.
• Communications with families about residents' condition.
• Coordinates follow-up appointments.
• Coordinates with rehab and other disciplines: PT, OT, Speech, Dietary.
• Responsible for respiratory treatments including spontaneous aerosols, inhalers.
• Responsible for medication distribution for 15-30 residents.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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:

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in waters.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.
• Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Must also be able to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

6142 WH CCC First Floor

Address

236 Hullihen Place
Wheeling
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.