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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical Nursing, or appropriate state board where services

will be provided, as a practical nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure

Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous nursing experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assess the needs of the patient on admissions and completes the history section of the nursing assessment form.

2. Collects objective and subjective data regarding patient status and reports observations to the Registered Professional Nurse.

3. Performs ongoing assessment of physical and emotional status.

4. Sets priorities in planning patients’ needs.

5. Utilizes other members of the health team to plan their respective aspects of patient care.

6. Includes patient family in updating plan of care, and sets realistic and measurable goals.

7. Communicates with appropriate members of the health team to develop a discharge plan.

8. Assists in carrying out plan of care as designated by the Registered Professional Nurse and as a member of the Health Care team.

9. Promotes a safe environment conducive to patient well being.

10. Reinforces information regarding procedures, treatments and medications to patient and family as provided by other members of the Health Care team.

11. Observes for potential patient complications and reports observations to the Registered Professional Nurse.

12. Distributes prescribed medications to assigned patients according to policy after educational requirements.

13. Performs IV Therapy skills according to competencies and Nursing Policy and Procedures.

14. Demonstrates ability to give and receive verbal report related to those patients under their care.

15. Recognizes self limitations and seeks help from appropriate source as needed.

16. Maintains a therapeutic relationship among patient, family and self, based on empathy and trust.

17. Relay’s pertinent information regarding patient’s status to the Registered Professional Nurse.

18. Utilizes proper channels of authority in communicating staff needs.

19. Collaborates with health care and other members of the team regarding individual patient care needs.

20. Performs and documents nursing orders and patient outcomes with cognizance of legal consequences.

21. Cleans environmental surfaces as needed.

22. Maintains and fills supply dispensers.

23. Gathers and disposes trash and waste material according to policy and procedure. Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places items in specified bags or containers.

24. Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units for new occupant as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying or patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Working protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

5. Working with or near the deceased.

6. Working with hands in water.

7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Possess knowledge regarding most commonly encountered patients’ conditions and understanding the physiological basis for the nursing care delivered.

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