Clinic LPN - Clinic Cheat Lake

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: Clinic LPN - Clinic Cheat Lake

Position: Nursing Support to Physician in Outpatient Setting

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: 40 hours per week

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Morgantown

State: WV

ZIP Code:

Job 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.
Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
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.
Accurately observes, records, and reports to the Provider all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
Provides emotional support to patients and/or families.
Participates in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit.
Acts to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
Obtains medical information from patients.
Takes height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs of the patient.
Screens patients for chief complaints and pertinent health data.
Records data gathered in patient's medical record and communicates data to the physician.
Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patient's clinic visit.
Ensures patient's chart is available.
Escorts patients to and from exam room.
Assists with scheduling when necessary.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical Nursing or appropriate state board
Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
Ability to administer medications safely and accurately
Strong observational skills
Ability to perform designated therapeutic procedures

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience:

Education:

License & Certification:

Current licensure as a Practical Nurse
Basic Life Support certification

Schedule:

40 hours per week

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.
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