Licensed Practical Nurse (76092)

Prestera Health Services • Point Pleasant, WV

31d • $23

About The Position

Summary of Job Function: Provieds prescribed medical treatment and personal care sevices to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associates Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess licensure from the WV Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses upon hire and maintain license.
• Attain/maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR/FA during employment.
• Requires valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation during working hours.
• Must have (1) knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; (2) knowledge of safety principles and infection control (3) and the ability to assess consumers needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care plan.
• Must also possess the ability to read, write reports, perform basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing), have good computer skills, and possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records patients vial signs.
• Applies first aid such as but not limited to dressing wounds, messages, applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
• Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, and notes time and amount in patients chart.
• Collects samples such as urine from patients for testing.
• Records food and fluid intake and output if necessary.
• Assists clients with daily living skills such as but not limited to cleaning rooms, making bed, laundry, cooking, and cleaning self.
• Administrative duties may include but not limited to documentation, filing, answering phones, and making copies.
• All other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees