LPN

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV

Job Title: LPN

Position: Provides nursing support in an outpatient setting

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City: Morgantown

State: WV

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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 from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing techniques 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 the patient’s medical record and communicates data gathered 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
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certification in Basic Life Support

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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Special Notes

Equal Opportunity Employer: WVUHS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws and strictly prohibits discrimination.