UHC: LPN, 5S (Ortho/Neuro)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician-Certified to provide direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient setting. The role reports to licensed nursing staff and ensures high-quality support for patient wellbeing.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, attending to vital signs, hygiene tasks, and coordinating with RNs. The position requires a WV CNA certification or hospital-based program completion and a current BLS. Night shifts are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or completion of hospital-based program.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs, assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; track intake and outputs.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent infection and ensure safety of patients, visitors and employees.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS within 30 days

WV CNA certification

Job description

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or completion of hospital based certification program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior patient care 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.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Care Tech-Certified performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The PCT-C will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• 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

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: UHC United Hospital Center
• Cost Center: 4 UHC Nursing 5 South
• Address:
  327 Medical Park Drive
  Bridgeport
  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.