LPN-PH

CAMC Health System • Charleston, WV

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a hospital setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN assists with patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation while helping maintain a safe and compassionate environment for patients and families.

The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department. This includes obtaining and interpreting information about patient needs, understanding growth and development, and recognizing the range of treatment needed. Competency is demonstrated through initial orientation and ongoing validation, including the ability to independently perform the tasks and additional duties specified in the job description and unit or department competency checklist.

The role also includes maintaining required education records, supporting positive customer and coworker relations, participating in continuous quality improvement, following organizational and departmental policies, and performing work in accordance with scheduling and pay practices, which may include overtime, various shifts, and on-call situations. Additional related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) credential required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for developmentally appropriate patient assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department.
• Demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation, including independent performance of required tasks and duties.
• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications within scope of practice, and assisting with daily activities.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Accurately document patient care activities in electronic health records (EHR).
• Perform wound care, catheter care, and other clinical procedures as required.
• Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutrition as needed.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, medications, and post-hospital care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients.
• Follow hospital policies, infection control procedures, and safety protocols.
• Respond promptly to patient calls and address concerns with compassion and professionalism.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development programs.
• Maintain and document applicable required education.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and coworker relations.
• Comply with the company's attendance policy.
• Participate in departmental and institutional continuous quality improvement activities.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner and in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Follow applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform work in accordance with departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree