60310 LPN-Clinic

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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 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).

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 patients medical record and communicate data gathered to physician.

13. Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patients clinic visit. Ensure patients 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 40lbs. 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:

36

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCP WMC Physician Practices

Cost Center:

481 WMCP Endocrinology

Address:

651 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

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.