Neurotherapeutic Technician

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care and support Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy under physician and RN supervision. You will participate in planning and implementing the care plan, document interventions, monitor patient responses, and ensure safety while coordinating with the health care team.

This role requires a state LPN license and BLS, with flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of practice or multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• State and Federal background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as outlined in the patient’s plan of care, under RN or Physician direction.
• Delivers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy per physician instruction.
• Observes, records, and reports patient concerns and progress to the RN or Physician in a timely manner.
• Assists RN and Physicians with examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting and reporting data; documents interventions and responses.
• Administers medications intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization, and MDI as directed.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

Performs Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy and provides direct nursing care to 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.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Experience

• Two (2) years of licensed practical nursing 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 Registered Nurse or Physician, to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the Registered Nurse or Physician to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy to the patient through the technology of the TMS device as directed by the Physician.
• Observes, records and reports to the Registered Nurse or Physician, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists the Registered Nurse and Physicians with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, recording, and reporting 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 Registered Nurse or Physician.
• 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 Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

7884 WVUH Neuro Clinic RNI

Address

33 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

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.