LPN-OB/Gyn Clinic MOBA

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct outpatient nursing care under supervision of a clinician team. The role includes medication administration, vital signs assessment, and accurate documentation to support efficient patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds a current LPN license in the state, and will obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire, contributing to safe patient care in a high-volume clinic.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license active in state where services are provided.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to outpatients in a clinic setting.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with Provider or RN to guide care delivery and ensure accuracy.
• Document vital signs, observations, and patient data in the medical record.
• Assists with examinations and procedures as assigned by Providers or RN.
• Maintain cost-effective use of supplies and support patient throughput.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Cost Center

8126 CCPC Obgyn Casalenuovo

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:

• 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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center

8126 CCPC Obgyn Casalenuovo

Address

801 Garfield Ave
Parkersburg
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.