Outpatient LPN: Clinical Care & Patient Support

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in the United States is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct outpatient nursing care and serve as the primary medical contact for patient screening.

The role requires administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications, observing and recording vital signs, and collaborating with providers and staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

BLS certification

Job description

West Virginia University Health System in the United States is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct outpatient nursing care and serve as the primary medical contact for patient screening.

The role requires administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications, observing and recording vital signs, and collaborating with providers and staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.