Outpatient LPN: Direct Care & Patient Support

WVU Medicine; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting and to screen patients as the primary nursing contact. The role requires current LPN licensure (state or eNLC) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with duties spanning patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care with physicians and RNs.

Work involves assisting with examinations, managing patient data, and supporting the care team to

Qualifications

• Current LPN license or multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to provide direct nursing care in outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Uses standards of care and practices to guide care delivery.
• Administers IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with Provider or RN for guidance in care delivery.
• Obtains instruction from the Provider or RN when implementing technique.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Observes, records, and reports patient concerns and progress to the physician.
• Assists Providers and RN with examinations and procedures.
• Uses supplies cost-effectively to contain costs.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Participates in problem solving to meet patient needs.
• Obtains medical data from patients and records in chart.

Education

LPN license (state) or multi-state LPN license via eNLC

BLS certification

Job description

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting and to screen patients as the primary nursing contact. The role requires current LPN licensure (state or eNLC) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with duties spanning patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care with physicians and RNs.

Work involves assisting with examinations, managing patient data, and supporting the care team to