Registered Nurse/LPN - Med Surg

Grmc Wvumedicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition program

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD, is hiring a Registered Nurse/LPN for Medical-Surgical care. You will provide direct patient care, support the care team, and contribute to patient comfort and recovery.

The position requires an active LPN license, BLS certification, and about one year of clinical experience. 36 hours per week, day shift, with pay in the $20–$30 per hour range and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in the state of service or eNLC multi-state license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire date.
• State and federal background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per plan of care.
• Consult with RN/Respiratory Therapist for care delivery guidance.
• Perform designated procedures as needed.
• Document patient concerns, symptoms, and progress.
• Assist physicians and overseeing role with exams and procedures.
• Contribute to nursing assessments with data collection.
• Support in education and rehabilitation of patients and families.
• Document interventions and patient responses.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulized and MDI medications as assigned.
• Seek supervision when implementing nursing techniques.

Skills

stress management

communication

computer systems

teamwork

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

## Registered Nurse/LPN - Med SurgApplylocations: Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR26-42396## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. 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). 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**1. 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.1. 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. 2. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed. 3. Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner. 4. Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned. 5. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan. 9. Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team. 10. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization and/or MDI delivered medications as assigned. 11. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.**For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:**1. 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:** 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.1. 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.1. Protracted or irregular hours. 2. Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical. 3. Working with or near the deceased. 4. Working with hands in waters. 5. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.****SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****1. 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. 2. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 3. Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently. 4. 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:**36**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Compensation Range:**$19.79 - $29.69Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week**Company:**GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center**Cost Center:**13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1**Address:**251 N 4th StreetOaklandMaryland**Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program