Outpatient LPN: Direct Patient Care & Support

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct outpatient care and serve as the primary nursing contact for patients.

The role includes administering IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications, coordinating with physicians and RNs, recording patient data, and assisting with examinations. A current LPN license and BLS certification are required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state LPN license through eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification 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.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care.
• 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.
• Observes and reports patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress to the Provider.
• Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures.
• Utilizes supplies cost-effectively to help contain patient costs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
• Participate in problem solving and staffing needs in the outpatient unit.
• Obtain medical information from patients and record data in the medical record.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Outpatient nursing

Communication with providers

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct outpatient care and serve as the primary nursing contact for patients.

The role includes administering IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications, coordinating with physicians and RNs, recording patient data, and assisting with examinations. A current LPN license and BLS certification are required or obtained within 30 days of hire.