LPN - Orthopeadic Clinic (JR23-24388) - Keyser, United States - Potomac Valley Hospital

Description

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Below, you'll find other important information about this position. 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.

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 West Virginia licensure for practice nursing or licensure for practical nursing in another state with a temporary West Virginia practice permit (may not be waived).

2. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.


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.

Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical office setting.
Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
Consults with the Provider or Department Director to see guidance in delivery of nursing care as necessary.
Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Department Director when implementing nursing technique or practices.
Performs designated therapeutic procedure to patients as needed.
Accurately observes, records, and reports to the Provider, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
Assists Providers with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
Provide emotional support to patients and/or families.
Participate in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Act to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
Obtain medical information from patients. Take height, weight, and blood pressure, and vital signs of the patient. Screen patient for chief complaint and pertinent health data. Record data gathered in patient's medical record and communicate data gathered to Provider/Physician.
Work closely with office assistant and Provider to facilitate patient's clinic visit. Ensure patient's chart is available. Escort patients to and from exam room. Assist with scheduling when necessary.
Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVU Medicine/Potomac Valley Hospital... For full info follow application link.

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