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| 10-00338 |
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| 3/8/2010 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse Summary:
Provides patient care based on the principles and practices of Practical Nursing, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse that does not require the substantial specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required of professional nursing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1.0 Provides direct patient care, as outlined in the patients plan of care and/or as directed by the Registered Nurse, to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient.
Provides direct patient care to all assigned patients to promote comfort & hygiene according to a timely manner.
Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
Accurately observes, records and reports to the Registered Nurse, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
Assists physicians and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
2.0 Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the Registered Nurse.
Participates in the development of the patients 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 and responses.
Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the Registered Nurse and following the teaching plan.
Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.
3.0 Provides patient care within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.
Accepts accountability for care provided by self and health care providers to whom care is delegated.
Consults with the Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
4.0 Other related duties/projects as assigned.
Performance Standard: Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, Shared Values & Culture.
Physical Demands: 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.
Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying or patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
Work 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.
The environmental factors and fundamental physical requirements essential to perform all the expected and potential duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse role are as follows:
Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours
Working around biohazards
Working around infectious diseases
Working with or near the deceased
Working with hands in water
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment |
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| Current West Virginia Licensure for practical nursing. (May not be waived) |
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| 2 WEST ENDO ^077 |
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| Day/Afternoon |
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| Full-time (40 hours) |
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| 13.14 |
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| Looking for a challenge? If you are motivated, talented, and eager, there's a future for you at WVU Hospitals. We are looking for people with the desire to make a difference in healthcare. WVU Hospitals is a 531-bed teaching institution that includes Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Children's Hospital, Chestnut Ridge Center (behavioral medicine), the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center, and Rosenbaum Family House. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We offer competitive pay and benefits because we want to attract and retain employees who will support our mission of high quality patient care. |
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| 40 |
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| None Specified |
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| Varies |
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To search for an open position, please go to http://wvuh.isg2.com |
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