LPN Clinic-PEDS Telehealth

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: Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery. Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered. Consults with the Provider or Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary. Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to patients as needed. Accurately observes, records and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner. Assists Providers and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned. Utilizes available supplies in a cost‑effective manner to help contain patient costs. Provides emotional support to patients and/or families. Participates in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Acts to ensure staffing and patient needs are met. Obtains medical information from patients, including height, weight, blood pressure and vital signs. Screens patient for chief complaint and pertinent health data. Records data gathered in patient’s medical record and communicates data gathered to physician. Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patient's clinic visit. Ensures patient's chart is available, escorts patients to and from exam room, and assists with scheduling when necessary. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Heavy/Hard work: Requires strength and/or stamina to lift, move, stoop, reach, position patients, stand, walk, and carry patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs. This is performed on a daily basis. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standard clinical environment. Volume of patients is very high. Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt) Shift United States of America (Non-Exempt) Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr