WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals · 3 weeks ago
LPN 3P Med Surg Pulmonary- PM
South Charleston, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support and direct care to patients in an inpatient setting. The role involves performing therapeutic procedures, documenting patient care, and assisting with examinations and procedures under the guidance of registered nurses and physicians.
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Responsibilities
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 Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist 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, oral, nebulization and/or MDI delivered medications as assigned
Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
One (1) year clinical experience
Company
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
We’re bringing WVU Medicine’s commitment to superior healthcare close to home.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Gizzi
Interim VP of Finance/CFO
Timothy K. Skeldon
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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