LPN - (Clinic)

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an outpatient clinic. The role includes screening patients, administering medications as ordered, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure quality care.

The position requires an active LPN license and BLS certification to be maintained; 40-hour work week in a clinical setting with a focus on patient safety and efficient service.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license issued by the state where services will be provided.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Screen patients and serve as primary medical contact person.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the Provider and RN to deliver nursing care.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure efficient clinic flow and patient comfort.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (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:

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:

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. 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: STJ St. Joseph's Hospital Cost Center: 8627 STJ Primary Care Clinic Address: 94 West Main Street Buckhannon 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.