Licensed Practical Nurse

Saunders Staffing, Inc. is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the Beckley, WV area. Candidates must have an active LPN license in good standing in the state of West Virginia and a minimum of one year of experience in Pediatric Trach.

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other authorized healthcare provider. The LPN assists with patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and implementation of individualized care plans while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• for medically fragile student's documented health needs require or warrant a licensed nurse for access to a school sponsored program or activity.
• Coverage may include the following services.
• Student specific or one-to-one care for a medically fragile student or a student with a chronic or acute health condition, including noninvasive care and complex care such as tracheostomy, enternal feeding, seizure management, diabetes care, or mechanical ventilation when permitted by the assigned nurse's license, demonstrated competency, medical orders, and the student;s plan Curricular and extracurricular activities, including practices, competitions, athletic events, performances, clubs, and other school-sponsored events held before, during, or after the instructional day.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition.
• Assist with implementation of individualized nursing care plans.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other relevant patient information.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs as appropriate.
• Work effectively with patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Follow infection-control, safety, medication-administration, and patient-care procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

• Active West Virginia LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of Pediatric Trach experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in patient condition.
  
  Dependable, professional, and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview and review of credentials.

Saunders Staffing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).