Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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.
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).

Provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.

Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
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.
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.
Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Obtain medical information from patients. Screen patient for chief complaint and pertinent health data. Record data gathered in patient's medical record and communicate data gathered to physician.
Works closely with office assistant and physician to facilitate patient's clinic visit. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals.
Shift:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
6 Hospital Plaza
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. 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.