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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:
- Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical Nursing, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a practical nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
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.
- Provides 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 Registered Nurse to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
- Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the Provider or Registered Nurse when implementing nursing technique or practices.
- Performs designated therapeutic procedures 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 and the Registered Nurse with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
- Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner to help contain patient costs.
- Provides emotional support to patients and/or families.
- Participates in problem solving and decision making in the outpatient unit. Acts to ensure staffing and patient needs are met.
- Obtains medical information from patients. Takes height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs. Screens patients for chief complaints and pertinent health data. Records data and communicates with the physician.
- Works closely with office staff to facilitate patient visits, ensure charts are available, and assist with scheduling.
Physical Requirements
Work requires strength and stamina, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, and standing, often carrying loads over 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Working Environment
Standard clinical environment with high patient volume. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, toxins, and chemicals is common. Reasonable accommodations can be provided.
Additional Job Details
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
- Company: UHC United Hospital Center
- Cost Center: 86 UHC General Surgery
- Address: 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia
WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.
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