LPN -Clinic

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our outpatient team. You will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of Providers, screen patients, and coordinate care in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include administering medications, recording vitals, assisting with examinations, and ensuring accurate charting. The role requires a WV or multi-state LPN license and BLS certification; 40-hour workweek; day shift; non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in state where services are provided, or multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to outpatients.
• Administers IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Screens patients and records data in medical records.
• Assists Providers during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient screening

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

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.

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting. Serves as primary medical contact person to screen patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
2. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
3. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
4. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
5. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
6. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
7. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
8. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
9. Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
10. Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
11. Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
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. 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center: 428

UPC Family Healthcare Bridgeport Address: 120 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. 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.