LPN Medical Oncology RMH

Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support to physicians and direct patient care in an inpatient setting. You will collaborate with registered nurses and other team members to implement the plan of care and promote patient comfort and better outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN license (state or eNLC), completes Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire, and passes background checks.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state where services are provided or a multi-state LPN license through eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care per the plan of care and as directed by the overseeing role.
• Consults with the RN or Respiratory Therapist for guidance in nursing care delivery.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures for assigned patients as needed.
• Observes, records and reports patient concerns, symptoms and progress promptly.
• Assists physicians and overseeing role with examinations and procedures.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting and recording data.
• Monitors patient condition and reports deviations from normal health status.
• Assists in developing and updating the patient’s plan of care.
• Assists in patient/family education and rehabilitation per teaching plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care.
• Administers medications via IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization and/or MDI as assigned.
• Obtains instruction from the overseeing role when implementing nursing techniques.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of service or multi-state eNLC

Job description

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 inpatient setting.

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.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year clinical experience.

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.

• Provides direct patient care, as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and/or as directed by the overseeing role , to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
• Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data.
• Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the overseeing role.
• Participates in the development of the patient’s plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.
• Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization and/or MDI delivered medications as assigned.
• Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in waters.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.
• Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Must also be able to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center

55 RMH Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center

Address

800 Wheeling Avenue
Glen Dale
West Virginia

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.