What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at West Virginia Department of Health Facilities?
This position is eligible for an Appointment Incentive of $7,500.00 to the selected candidate who agrees to work for the agency for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, WV.
General Description
As an LPN you will perform the following duties in the long-term care unit of the facility:
- Receive and give residents reports, assesses and monitors residents conditions
- Provide medications using the barcodes medication administration computer systems
- Provide treatment to residents
- Document all necessary information in the residents clinical records electronically/manually
- Complete all accident and incident reports
- Notify the physician and transcribe orders as necessary
- Communicate all pertinent information to the nursing office
- Interact with residents, families and visitors to the facility and other staff as needed
Mandatory overtime and willingness to work nights is an essential function of this job. Performs related duties as assigned.
Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check and a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Jackie Withrow Center is a tobacco free facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certifications: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.30 - $31.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- Licensed Practical Nurse license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Beckley, WV 25801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $32