LPN-Clinic

WVU Medicine

6d

About The Position

Provides nursing support to the physician and direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting. Serves as the primary medical contact person for screening patients. The role is based in a standard clinical environment with a very high patient volume and frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including daily lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting, using standards of care and practice to guide delivery.
• Safely administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Consult with the Provider or Registered Nurse for guidance and obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing techniques or practices.
• Perform designated therapeutic procedures for patients as needed.
• Observe, record, and promptly report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the Provider.
• Assist Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures as assigned.
• Use available supplies cost-effectively to help contain patient costs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
• Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit, helping ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
• Obtain patient medical information; measure height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs; screen for chief complaints and pertinent health data; record and communicate the information to the physician.
• Work with the office assistant and physician to facilitate clinic visits, ensure patient charts are available, escort patients to and from exam rooms, and assist with scheduling when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed