UHC:LPN II-4 North

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care in an inpatient setting under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The role includes medication administration and daily patient care activities.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license in the state, with BLS certification within 30 days and at least one year of LPN experience. This on-site position supports a 36-hour work week and requires strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• State and Federal background checks as required for regulated areas

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per plan of care and guidance from supervising nurse.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Document patient status and report concerns promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assist physicians and nurses during examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Contribute to patient assessments by collecting and recording data.
• Monitor patient condition and report deviations from normal health status.
• Assist in developing and updating the patient plan of care.
• Educate patients and families and support rehabilitation per teaching plan.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses in the health record.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.

Skills

LPN experience

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

Background check

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:

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.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of LPN experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 overseeing role 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 and oral medications as assigned.
11. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

1 UHC Nursing 7 North

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.