LPN - Clinical Observation Unit

St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking a full-time LPN for the Clinical Observation Unit. The unit serves a broad range of adult patients—ambulatory and non-ambulatory—who meet observation criteria. The LPN will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to assist in providing nursing care and patient comfort.

As a member of the health care team, the LPN supports the prevention of illness, maintenance of wellness, and delivers direct patient care in collaboration with RNs.

Qualifications

• LPN license or diploma required.
• Under supervision of RN to provide nursing care.
• Commitment to patient comfort and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist in implementing nursing plans of care.
• Collaborate with health care team to prevent illness and maintain wellness.

Skills

LPN

Education

LPN license / diploma

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time LPN for the Clinical Observation Unit. The Clinical Observation Unit can have a broad range of adult patients ambulatory and non-ambulatory, that meet initial criteria for observation. The department will serve to provide efficient protocol-based care to patients with well-defined diagnosis or presenting symptoms such as chest pain, COPD, asthma & congestive heart failure. The Licensed Practical Nurse is to work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to assist in providing optimal nursing care to the patient. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) integrates skills and knowledge to provide patient-centered nursing care to meet the patient needs. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The LPN collaborates with the Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care.