LPN Clinic - Urgent Care

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an LPN for outpatient support in Morgantown. The role involves direct nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient setting, taking vitals, and assisting physicians during examinations.

Qualifications include an active LPN license in WV and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The position supports patient flow and scheduling in the Emergency Medicine Urgent Care unit.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state where services are provided.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• Experience in outpatient medical office settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Administer IM, SC, and oral medications as ordered.
• Take and record height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs; document in medical records.
• Assist Providers and Registered Nurse during examinations and procedures.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Maintain cost-effective use of supplies and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient screening

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Emotional support

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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:**36**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**8281 UHA Emergency Medicine Urgent Care**Address:**301 Suncrest Town Centre DrMorgantownWest Virginia