UHC-LPN II - Med/Surg - Ortho
Job in
Bridgeport, Harrison County, West Virginia, 26630, USA
Listing for:
United Hospital Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-04-24
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description Summary
Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Identifies and meets the patient’s needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Administers, maintains, and terminates IVs and IV medication as specified under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure.
Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program.Current LPN Licensure in the state of West Virginia.Current CPR certification.Experience
Completion of UHC’s Licensed Practical Nurse II Certification Course.Preferred Qualifications
Current ACLS Certification.Six (6) to One (1) year of recent experience in an Acute Care Setting.Experience with EPIC documentation system.Core Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and uses the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating to meet the patient’s physical and psychological needs.Assists the Registered Nurse in health teaching of patient, family and/or significant others.Provides written assessment of the patient as evidenced by appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and other pertinent information.Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as requested 100% of the time.Administers medications as ordered by physician and according to accepted policy and procedure 100% of the time.Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as team leader in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization 95% of the time.Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.Hearing within normal range for proper assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitor alarms, etc.Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.Visual acuity must be within normal range.Working Environment
Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.Exposure to electrical current and/or radiation from x-rays.Skills and AbilitiesMust have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.Must have math skills for calculations of medications.Must have the ability to type and document accurately using electronic based record systems.Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.Additional
Job Description Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
36
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: UHC United Hospital Center
Cost Center: 4 UHC Nursing 5 South
Address: 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
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