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LPN- General SurgerySt. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon • Buckhannon, WV, US
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LPN- General Surgery

LPN- General Surgery

St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon • Buckhannon, WV, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting. Serves as primary medical contact person to screen patients.

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.

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 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.
  • Provide emotional support to patients and / or families.
  • Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
  • Obtain medical information from patients. Take height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs of the patient. Screen patient for chief complaint and pertinent health data. Record data gathered in patient's medical record and communicate data gathered to physician.
  • Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patient's clinic visit. Ensure patient's chart is available. Escort patients to and from exam room. Assist with scheduling when necessary.
  • 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.

  • Standard clinical environment. Volume of patients is very high. Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.
  • Additional Job Description

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

    Shift : Exempt / Non-Exempt

    United States of America (Non-Exempt)

    Company : STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

    Cost Center : 8602 STJ General Surgery

    Address : 10 Amalia Drive Buckhannon 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.

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