LPN-Clinic

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Vienna (WV); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Vienna, WV is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an outpatient medical office setting. The role requires current LPN licensure in the state, or a multi-state LPN license via eNLC, with BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

The nurse will administer medications (IM, subcutaneous, oral) as ordered, assist with examinations, monitor vitals, document findings, and collaborate with Providers and RNs to ensure efficient

Formación

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided or multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.

Responsabilidades

• 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 IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with the Provider or RN for guidance in nursing care delivery.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observes and reports patient concerns, symptoms, and progress to the Provider.
• Assists Providers and the RN with examinations and procedures.
• Utilizes supplies cost-effectively to help contain patient costs.

Conocimientos

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support

Educación

LPN licensure

Descripción del empleo

Cost Center

8941 CCMC MOVMG Vienna

Serves as primary medical contact person to screen patients.

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

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Address

800 Grand Central Mall

Vienna

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.