LPN FMC Skilled Nursing, Part-Time Days

Overview Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting. Minimum Qualifications 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 Nurse Licensure Compact. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. State criminal background check and Federal background check (if applicable) as required for regulated areas. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year clinical experience. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care per patient’s plan of care or as directed by the overseeing role to promote comfort and/or return to functional health. Consults with the Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist for guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary. Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed. Accurately observes, records and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the overseeing role in a timely manner. Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned. Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data. Observes the patient’s condition for changes, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, and reports findings to the overseeing role. 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. Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan. Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team. Accurately and safely administers medications (intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization, MDI) as assigned. Obtains instruction and supervision when implementing nursing techniques or practices. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: completes annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Physical Requirements Heavy/hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking; carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ pounds; performed daily. Working Environment Protracted or irregular hours. Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins such as radiological and chemical. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Skills & Abilities Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, adapt to varying workloads and assignments. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with computer systems used by physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently. Ability to function as a team member with respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts. Shift Details Part‑time, Days: 7am–7pm, 24 scheduled weekly hours, day shift. Location & Contact 1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Statement WestVirginiaUniversityHealthSystem 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