MBRCC LPN

wvumedicine; Evansdale (WV); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, administer medications, and support the nursing team in Morgantown. The role requires adherence to care plans, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and family members to promote patient recovery.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Applicants must hold an LPN license valid in the state, obtain BLS within 30 days, and pass background

Qualifications

• LPN license required by the state where services will be provided or multi-state LPN via eNLC.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• State and federal background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care per plan of care and under supervision to promote recovery and comfort.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observe and document patient concerns, symptoms, and progress promptly.
• Assist physicians and supervising nurse with examinations and procedures.
• Support nursing assessment by collecting and reporting data.
• Monitor patient condition and report deviations to the supervising nurse.
• Contribute to care plan development with data and priority setting.
• Educate patients and families, and assist with rehabilitation as directed.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Safely administer medications via IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulized, or MDI routes.

Connaissances

Stress management

Written & verbal communication

Electronic records

Team collaboration

Formation

LPN License (state)

BLS Certification

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

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

EXPERIENCE

• 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

MBRCC Shifts

7a-330p

730a-4p

8a-430p

830a-5p

7a-730p

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 55 WVUH Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center

Address: 1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWestVirginia

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.