LPN Extern

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Charleston Area Medical Center invites applications for an LPN Extern role on 5 West Medical Telemetry at Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse you will perform direct patient care activities and assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer processes while documenting care per hospital policy.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers a special part-time schedule with on-site duties in Memorial Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Extern placement under LPN supervision.
• Ability to follow hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care as delegated by LPN and document it per policy.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient unit.
• Respond promptly to patient requests.
• Document data and report to LPN.
• Assist with ordering and receiving supplies and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LPN Extern -- 5 West Medical Telemetry -- Memorial Hospital (Job ID: 81429)

Job Summary

Perform various direct patient care activities, procedures, and other indirect services under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients as delegated by the Licensed Practical Nurse and document care given according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe, patient and unit environment.
• Provide courteous and prompt response to patient requests.
• Gather and document basic objective data and report findings to the Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Assist with unit maintenance related to ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Schedule

Varies

Status

Special Part Time

Location

Memorial Hospital

Location of Job

US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jamie L. Douglas [e-mail]

Job Details

Salary: Negotiable

Post Date: 10/06/2026