LPN or CMA - General Surgery Clinic

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join an outpatient medical office team. The role delivers direct patient care, administers medications, and collaborates with physicians and RNs to support efficient clinic operations.

The position requires a current LPN license (state or eNLC) and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; strong communication and ability to document patient data accurately are essential for high-quality care in a busy outpatient

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where services will be provided or a multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• Basic Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Use standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consult with the Provider or RN for guidance in delivery of nursing care.
• Obtain instruction supervision from Provider or RN when implementing nursing techniques.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
• Observe, record and report patient concerns, symptoms, and progress to the physician.
• Assist Providers and RN with examinations and procedures.
• Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner to contain patient costs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
• Participate in problem solving and staffing to meet patient needs.
• Obtain medical information, take vital signs, and record data in the patient record.
• Escort patients and assist with scheduling to facilitate clinic visits.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 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. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. 1. Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
2. 2. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
3. 3. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
4. 4. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
5. 5. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
6. 6. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed.
7. 7. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
8. 8. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
9. 9. Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
10. 10. Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
11. 11. Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
12. 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. 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

1. 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

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

1. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
2. Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
3. Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
4. Cost Center: 8938 CCMC General Surgery Southgate
5. Address: 2107 Pike Street Parkersburg West Virginia
6. 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.

West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.