Licensed Practical Nurse Med/Surg

Logan, West Virginia, Description Logan Regional Medical Center (LRMC) currently has a position for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our state-of-the art medical/surgical department to include the following duties:  Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient’s status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. The LPN will provide direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physician’s orders, JCAHO, OSHA, nursing and department guidelines.   The LPN fulfills duties that contribute to the continuity and quality of care, which fosters the best interest and well-being of all patients and their families.

We have a very family-oriented, positive, friendly, and team supported staff who are willing to go the extra mile to help each other out.   We are truly focused on patient care and our Directors and Managers are hands-on and provide excellent support to our team members and staff.   Although we are a smaller facility, we do many in-house procedures at Logan Regional Medical Center.   Qualifications Requirements: Completion of program for Practical Nurses with an appropriate degree in Nursing and licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of West Virginia renewed annually.   Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Licenses: WV Licensed Practical Nurse.   At Logan Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. We know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop.

We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

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