Himg (Huntington Internal Medicine Group) - Point Pleasant, WV
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Point Pleasant, WV
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
Rivers Health is seeking a per-diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services on the Med/Surg Unit. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering timely nursing care, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams to maintain high standards of care.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care.
- Administers medications including PO, IM, and IV PB in a safe and timely manner.
- Accurately documents administration of medications.
- Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics.
- Starts and assists with the maintenance of IVs.
- Accurate documentation of care.
- Assists with patient education in collaboration with other disciplines.
- Assists with unit cleanliness.
- Assists with admission assessments and discharge assessments.
- Respects patient privacy, rights, and values, providing care accordingly.
- Takes responsibility for providing care for a given group of patients according to the care plan provided by the registered nurse.
- Reports observations and pertinent information to the registered nurse.
- Works closely and harmoniously with the registered nurse.
- Assists in orienting new employees.
- Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy.
- Completes all annual competencies.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies, and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
- Must be able to cross-train to other units.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
- Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
- Attends unit meetings.
- Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
Requirements
- Graduate from a school for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Currently licensed in the state of West Virginia.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
- Completion of an on-the-job orientation program.
