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Job Description Summary Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Identifies and meets the patient's needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Administers, maintains, and terminates IV's and IV medication as specified under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program. 2. Current LPN Licensure in the state of West Virginia. 3. Current CPR certification. EXPERIENCE: 1. Completion of UHC's Licensed Practical Nurse II Certification Course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current ACLS Certification. EXPERIENCE: 1. Six (6) months to One (1) year of recent experience in an Acute Care Setting. 4. Experience with EPIC documentation system.

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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Understands and uses the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating to meet the patient's physical and psychological need.
2. Assists the Registered Nurse in health teaching of patient, family and/or significant others.
3. Provides written assessment of the patient as evidenced by appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and other pertinent information.
4. Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as requested 100% of the time.
5. Administers medications as ordered by physician and according to accepted policy and procedure 100% of the time.
6. Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as team leader in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization 95% of the time.

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. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift. 2. Must... For full info follow application link.

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