LPN- PT

Reynolds Memorial Hospital; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct inpatient nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and physicians. You will support the care plan, administer medications, and assist in examinations and procedures as needed.

The role requires an active LPN license and BLS within 30 days, with flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license issued by the state or eNLC multi-state license.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Background check (state & federal if applicable) as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to inpatients per the care plan and guidance from the RN or Respiratory Therapist.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observe and document patient status and report changes promptly.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Contribute to nursing assessment by collecting and recording data.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate deviations to the supervising nurse.
• Participate in developing and updating the plan of care with the team.
• Educate patients and families and assist with rehabilitation per teaching plan.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses in the health record.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulized and MDI medications as directed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Computer systems literacy

Flexibility (weekends/holidays)

Education

LPN license

eNLC eligibility

BLS certification within 30 days

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.

Experience

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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center

1100 RMH Nursing Medical Surgical 2 North

Address

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

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.