LPN Bridgeport Clinical Nurse

Job Title: LPN Bridgeport Clinical Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Community Care of West Virginia. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our organization.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned areas, utilizing nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on their scope of practice. This will include performing routine administrative and clinical tasks, providing quality care to patients, and supporting CCWV quality initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills to safely implement basic preventative and therapeutic nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Contribute to the development of the patient/caregiver plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs.
• Carry out physician/mid-level provider orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
• Perform selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment in a safe manner.
• Administer medication accurately. (Right patient, proper medication, correct dose, right route, right time and right documentation) Observe patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of adverse outcomes.
• Perform venous blood draws.
• Perform IV insertion. Perform I.V. Therapy procedures according to the scope of practice. Administer IV medications as ordered by provider adherent to current standards of care.
• Provides clinical expertise in the management of medical emergencies. Using resources appropriately and in a calm manner. May be called upon to administer medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
• Assists in development of safety plans under supervision of the psychiatric provider.
• Uses appropriate de-escalation techniques to assist patients that are in crisis in office.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/caregiver, staff, and provider, as evidenced in the medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/caregiver as reflected in the plan of care.
• Effectively communicate patients changing needs and plan of care among staff members.
• Report patient needs/problems and observations regarding patient's condition to the physician/mid-level provider.
• Work collaboratively with other health care team members to coordinate the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Provide patient/caregiver health teaching as delegated by the Director of Nursing or the Provider.
• Use available written materials specific to patient condition or disease.
• Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion
• Document health teaching, including patient/caregiver response to and their understanding of health teaching.
• Attend and participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
• Attend CQM, Nursing, All Staff Meetings, and any required training and is responsible for information discussed.
• Places patients in the examining room and prepares them for examination. May also assist providers in medical examinations as requested.
• Obtains patient medical history and records vital signs (height, pulse, temperature, visual acuity, weight, and measures blood pressure, head circumference where indicated for patients). Asks and documents responses to patient health, social history questions, and appropriate screenings during the intake process.
• Evaluate the Social Determinants of Health responses, advise the provider of positives and connect patients to resources according to their need.
• Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results. Contacts patients with laboratory and specialists' findings and other various tests. Performs accurate and thorough documentation in the patient chart of results and patient outreach.
• Daily equipment checks and disinfection of equipment.
• Clean and sterilize instruments daily and/or after immediate use using the Autoclave system. Performs quality checks on the Autoclave to ensure proper working condition and documents findings of regular performance checks.
• Keep the stock room neat and orderly and restocks individual examination rooms with a standard list of supplies.
• Monitor medication/vaccination inventory and notify Purchasing Department when supplies run low.
• Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning medication refills, medication questions, and refill requests. Answers patient clinical calls and questions and directs them to appropriate individuals if unable to answer inquiries.
• Oversee psychiatry providers' medication refill requests, including; reviewing the chart to see when the last provider appointment was and ensuring an appointment is scheduled for the future, viewing last office visit note and ensuring correct medication dose is requested. Obtains and documents prescription drug monitoring reports as necessary for controlled substance refill requests. Ensures that patient has an up to date urine drug screen and/or controlled substance agreement, if applicable.
• Works closely with the psychiatric provider and case manager to be an integral part of the care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Chief Operations Officer.
• Also, perform tasks supportive of the job's essential functions, which may be altered or redesigned depending on individual circumstances.

Patient Satisfaction:

• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.
• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.

Teamwork:

• Assist in the orientation/training of new staff.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
• Consider the impact of your actions on staff members throughout Community Care of West Virginia, Inc. (CCWV)
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties at different sites depending on the staffing needs.

Problem Solving:

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding abnormal findings or patient concerns.
• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
• Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Productivity/ Efficiency:

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as prioritizing work as necessary.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the Organization's future needs (education, organizing, assisting others).
• Organize job functions and work areas to be able to complete varied assignments within established time frames effectively.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision according to your scope of practice.

Adherence to Departmental Policies:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and reference them from appropriate books, manuals, and computers.

Great Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Extended Sick Pay (ESP)
• Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance for Employee and Family
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and Family
• Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending Account
• Discounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and family

Qualifications:

• Current LPN license in the State of West Virginia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited LPN program.
• One year experience in medical/surgical nursing, outpatient clinic setting, and/or area of specialty preferred.

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