LPN- ER

At Grafton City Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services with compassion, integrity, stability, vision, and innovation. Since 1945, our hospital has been the cornerstone of the Grafton community, serving patients and families with personalized care and advanced medical treatment. As one of the largest employers in Taylor County with over 100 dedicated and caring employees, we are committed to employing our talents and abilities to solve any challenges our patients and communities face. Grafton City Hospital is centrally located less than 30 miles from Morgantown, Bridgeport, and Fairmont, WV. 

Performs all nursing functions within the scope of the practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse to facilitate patient flow and care by the provider.

• Working under the general direction and instructions from providers and RN on staff, they must maintain a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, medical staff, fellow employees, and students. 
• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment for the patient and others.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with existing hospital policies and procedures.
• Accurately assess a patient’s physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Communicates and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and physician in response to confidentiality and dignity.
• Descriptively document care, assessments, medical information, progress, and discharge. 
• Interviews and assesses patients and/or family to obtain the required history and assessment.
• Identifies subtle changes and abnormal vital signs via frequent patient reassessment. 
• Observes symptoms and patient’s physical and emotional reaction to procedure or treatment.
• Safely performs venipuncture and safely administers medication by all routes.
• Continually evaluate current nursing practice and patient care delivery models to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.
• Provides desk assistance, such as answering phones, filing, making appointments.
• Distributes sample medications to patients under the direction of the provider, explaining risks, benefits, side effects, and instructions.
• Follows up on ordered tests by obtaining results and relaying them to the provider.
• Conveys information to provider; obtains and reviews orders; seeks provider input as needed.
• Assists providers with exams/procedures, including cleaning, preparing, and stocking exam rooms and equipment throughout the day
• Places orders for clinical supplies with manager approval. Restock shelves and perform inventories, assuming accountability for documentation, records, and inventory. 
• Properly collects and delivers specimens to the hospital laboratory for testing.
• Follows proper protocol for all medical tests, procedures, and use of equipment.
• Attends required monthly/quarterly staff meetings.

Educational Requirements and Certifications

•  Graduate of an approved program of practical nursing.
•  The current West Virginia State Nursing license is required.
•  Must possess CPR certification.
•  BLS Certification within the orientation period.

Experience

• One-year experience in an urgent care clinic, emergency dept., or medical office setting, is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Authorizations and referral experience is required.
• Patient scheduling knowledge is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general theory and practice
• Experience using EHR
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Grafton City Hospital is an Equal-Opportunity employer.