UHC: LPN, 5S (Ortho/Neuro) (Days)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a licensed practical nurse to support physicians and provide direct inpatient care.

The role requires a valid LPN license, BLS upon hire, and ability to work 36 hours weekly, day shift. You will perform designated nursing duties, document care, assist in exams, and educate patients and families.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential; weekend and holiday shifts are required with adherence to safety and patient comfort protocols.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state or multi-state eNLC license.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal background check if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care per the patient’s plan of care and under supervision of the physician or supervising nurse.
• Performs designated nursing procedures and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Observes, documents, and reports patient condition and responses to care.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Contributes to patient care plan by providing data and prioritizing needs.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and rehabilitation as directed.

Skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

LPN license (state)

BLS certification

Background check compliance

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:

• 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.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Experience

• One (1) year of LPN 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.

• 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 overseeing role to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
• Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.
• Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.

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.

• 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.

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in waters.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.
• 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)

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.