LPN -Clinic

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for outpatient care. You will provide direct nursing services, administer medications, and collaborate with Providers and RNs to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting findings, and assisting with examinations and procedures in a busy clinic environment. This role requires strong teamwork and adherence to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state where services are provided or a multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consult with the Provider or RN for guidance in patient care delivery.
• Record and report patient concerns, symptoms, and progress to the Provider in a timely manner.
• Assist Providers and the RN with examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Obtain patient information, vital signs, and medical data and document in the medical record.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with scheduling as needed.

Skills

Outpatient nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

Care coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

BLS certification

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:

• 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.

CORE DUTIES AND 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.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
• Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
• Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

461 UPC Family Medicine Jane Lew

Address

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.