In-House Pool – Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is NOW HIRING dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses for our State Facility Travel Program!

• $40 hourly rate + Benefits
• Additional $5 per hour geographic pay differential for William R. Sharpe Hospital in Weston, WV
• Opportunities at One or More of West Virginia’s 3 State-Operated Healthcare Facilities

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' or residents' lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and shift differential.
• Available benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance if the employee works more than 30 hours per week.

As an LPN, you will deliver direct nursing care to physically and developmentally disabled, ill, and/or injured individuals. Working under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed physician, you may oversee health service workers and certified nursing assistants in delivering basic patient care services. You will perform general nursing duties such as assisting with daily living activities, transporting patients, and recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, etc.).

Assignments may take place at one facility or rotate among several of the three DHF facilities, depending on your availability and current staffing needs. Assignments may be per diem or may extend up to 12 months.

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 policies. Travel may be required.

• Provide direct patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and performing basic nursing duties.
• Work collaboratively under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or licensed physician to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Oversee and support health service workers and certified nursing assistants.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe patient conditions, and document progress.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff through monitoring, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Set up and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.

The Department of Health Facilities offers a unique State Facility Travel Program for nurses and other direct care staff. The purpose of the Program is to reshape its workforce structure to enhance efficiency, stability, and quality of care. Participants may be assigned to one or more of our three state‑owned facilities based on staffing needs with assignments ranging from per diem to full‑time.

This program provides competitive hourly pay, benefits, and the opportunity to explore different care environments while supporting critical staffing efforts. Travel staff may be eligible for a generous appointment incentive package with full state benefits upon transitioning to a permanent position. Participation in the Program is limited to twelve (12) months.