School-Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Harrison Co. Schools)

COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA INC•Bridgeport, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to the Director of Nursing for rendering nursing care in assigned areas. This role involves utilizing nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing. The LPN will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks, provide quality care to patients by supporting CCWV quality initiatives, and contribute to developing patient/caregiver plans of care. The position requires carrying out physician/mid-level provider orders accurately, documenting pertinent observations and interventions, and performing selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment safely. This role also involves maintaining and coordinating communication among patient/caregiver, staff, and provider, assisting in effective communication with patients/caregivers, and reporting patient needs/problems and observations to the provider. Collaboration with other healthcare team members is essential. The LPN will provide patient/caregiver health teaching as delegated, use appropriate teaching methods, and document health teaching and patient/caregiver response. Attendance and participation in staff development programs and meetings are required. The LPN will place patients in examining rooms, prepare them for examination, and may assist providers. Obtaining patient medical history, recording vital signs, and asking/documenting responses to health and social history questions are key duties. Evaluating Social Determinants of Health responses, advising the provider of positives, and connecting patients to resources are also part of the role. The LPN will annotate patient charts, contact patients with findings, and perform accurate documentation. Daily equipment checks, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintaining the stock room, and monitoring medication/vaccination inventory are also responsibilities. Counseling patients on medication refills and answering clinical calls are expected. The LPN will also assist in the orientation/training of new team members, work cooperatively with fellow team members, and assist others. Problem-solving involves demonstrating sound judgment, investigating unusual orders, following proper reporting procedures, and recording/reporting the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment. Evaluating work, taking initiative to redo inadequate work, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are also important. Productivity and efficiency are demonstrated by responding to changing situations, minimizing non-productive time, organizing job functions, and taking initiative to make decisions without direct supervision. Adherence to departmental policies, including infection control and Body Substance Isolation (BSI), is mandatory.

Requirements

Current LPN license in the State of West Virginia.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited LPN program.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in medical/surgical nursing, outpatient clinic setting, and/or area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize nursing knowledge and skills to safely implement primary preventative and therapeutic nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Contribute to developing the patient/caregiver plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs.
Carry out physician/mid-level provider orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
Perform selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment in a safe manner.
Administer medication accurately. (Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time and right documentation) Observe patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of adverse outcomes.
Perform venous blood draws.
Perform IV insertion after training is completed. Perform IV procedures according to your scope of practice. May NOT administer IV push medications.
Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/caregiver, staff, and provider, as evidenced in the medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/caregiver as reflected in the plan of care.
Effectively communicate patients changing needs and plan of care among staff members.
Report patient needs/problems and observations regarding patient's condition to the physician/mid-level provider.
Work collaboratively with other health care team members in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
Provide patient/caregiver health teaching as delegated by the Director of Nursing or the Provider.
Use available written materials specific to patient condition or disease.
Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion.
Document health teaching, including patient/caregiver response to and their understanding of health teaching.
Attend and participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
Attend CQM, Nursing, All Staff Meetings, and any required training and is responsible for information discussed.
Places patients in the examining room and prepares them for examination. May also assist providers in medical examinations as requested.
Obtains patient medical history and records vital signs (height, pulse, temperature, visual acuity, weight, and measures blood pressure, head circumference where indicated for patients). The nurse asks and documents responses to patient health, social history questions, and appropriate screenings during the intake process.
Evaluate the Social Determinants of Health responses, advise the provider of positives and connect patients to resources according to their need.
Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results. Contacts patients with laboratory and specialists' findings and other various tests. Performs accurate and thorough documentation in the patient chart of results and patient outreach.
Daily equipment checks and sanitary duties for equipment.
Clean and sterilize instruments daily and/or after immediate use using the Autoclave system. Performs quality checks on the Autoclave to ensure proper working condition and documents findings of regular performance checks.
Keep the stock room neat and orderly and restocks individual examination rooms with a standard list of supplies.
Monitor medication/vaccination inventory and notify Purchasing Department when supplies run low.
Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning medication refills, medication questions, and refill requests. Answers patient clinical calls and questions and directs them to appropriate individuals if unable to answer inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.
Take responsibility for helping the caller.
Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.
Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.
Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
Consider the impact of your actions on staff members throughout Community Care of West Virginia, Inc. (CCWV).
Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.
Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties at different sites depending on the staffing needs.
Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding abnormal findings or patient concerns.
Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.
Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations.
Take the initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as prioritizing work as necessary.
Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the System's future needs (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).
Organize job functions and work areas to be able to complete varied assignments within established time frames effectively.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision according to your scope of practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and reference them from appropriate books, manuals, and computers.
Comply with CCWV's infection control policies and procedures, including Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and the Exposure Control Plan, which reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Extended Sick Pay (ESP)
Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage
Basic Life Insurance for Employee and Family
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and Family Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending Account
Discounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and family