UHC-LPN II-4N

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.3. West Virginia state criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, required for DHHR regulated areaEXPERIENCE:1. One (1) year of LPN experience.

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 patient care, as outlined in the patient's plan of care and/or as directed by the overseeing role, to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the overseeing role to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.2. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.3. Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.4. Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.5. Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data.6. Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the overseeing role.7. Participates in the development of the patient's plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.8. Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan.9. Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.10. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.11. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.

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. Protracted or irregular hours.2. Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.3. Working with or near the deceased.4. Working with hands in waters.5. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.3. Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.4. Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Must also be able to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.

Additional Job Description:

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Identifies and meets the patient's needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Administers, maintains, and terminates IV's and IV medication as specified under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program.

2. Current LPN Licensure in the state of West Virginia.

3. Current CPR certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of UHC's Licensed Practical Nurse II Certification Course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current ACLS Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six (6) months to One (1) year of recent experience in an Acute Care Setting.

4. Experience with EPIC documentation system.

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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Understands and uses the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating to meet the patient's physical and psychological need.

2. Assists the Registered Nurse in health teaching of patient, family and/or significant others.

3. Provides written assessment of the patient as evidenced by appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and other pertinent information.

4. Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as requested 100% of the time.

5. Administers medications as ordered by physician and according to accepted policy and procedure 100% of the time.

6. Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as team leader in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization 95% of the time.

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. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Hearing within normal range for proper assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitor alarms, etc.

4. Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

5. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

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. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

3. Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.

4. Exposure to electrical current and/or radiation from x-rays.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

2. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

3. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

4. Must have math skills for calculations of medications.

5. Must have the ability to type and document accurately using electronic based record systems.

6. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

7. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

8. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.