LPN-Resident Clinic
Company: West Virginia University Health System
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
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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.
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:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical
Nursing, or appropriate state board where services will be
provided, as a practical nurse OR current multi-state licensure
through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. 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.
1. Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient
medical office setting.
2. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care
delivery.
3. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous,
and oral medications as ordered.
4. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance
in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
5. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the
Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or
practices.
6. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as
needed.
7. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all
patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely
manner.
8. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and
procedures, as assigned.
9. Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help
contain patient costs.
10. Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
11. Participate in problem solving and decision making in the
outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are
met.
12. 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.
13. 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.
1. 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.
1. Standard clinical environment. Volume of patients is very high.
Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily
fluids, toxins, and chemicals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical
Nursing, or appropriate state board where services will be
provided, as a practical nurse OR current multi-state licensure
through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. 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.
1. Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient
medical office setting.
2. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care
delivery.
3. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous,
and oral medications as ordered.
4. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance
in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
5. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the
Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or
practices.
6. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as
needed.
7. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all
patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely
manner.
8. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and
procedures, as assigned.
9. Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help
contain patient costs.
10. Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
11. Participate in problem solving and decision making in the
outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are
met.
12. 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.
13. 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.
1. 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.
1. 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:
Days (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center:
8905 CCPC Resident Clinic
Address:
800 Garfield Ave
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Keywords: West Virginia University Health System, Charleston , LPN-Resident Clinic, Healthcare , Parkersburg, West Virginia
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