LPN Extern

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The LPN Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the LPN Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the LPN Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited LPN program.

3. Certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association; must not expire during LPN Externship.

EXPERIENCE

1. Completion of three (3) months in an accredited LPN program and completion of skills self-assessment

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.

1. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, families, and co-workers and supports the hospital mission and vision.

2. Possesses knowledge regarding most encountered patient conditions and understands the physiologic basis for the nursing care delivered.

3. Assists the RN in the application of the nursing process to assigned patients.

4. Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living.

5. Communicates abnormal observations or findings to the appropriate member of the health care team.

6. Documents the delivery of quality care in the patient’s medical record.

7. Reinforces established patient/family education.

8. Maintains a working knowledge of patient safety and incorporates this into the work setting.

9. Maintains customer relations regarding inquiries of a routine nature from patients, families, visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff members.

10. Effectively follows all hospital policies and procedures.

11. Meets expectation regarding regular attendance and punctuality when scheduled to work.

12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

2. Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy load

3. Possess visual, auditory and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

WORKING 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.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

500 WH Administration

Address:

1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. 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.