LPN Extern WH

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Be among the first 25 applicants. This role delivers high quality, patient‑centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited LPN program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association; must not expire during LPN Externship.

• Completion of three (3) months in an accredited LPN program and completion of a skills self‑assessment.

• Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, families, and co‑workers and supports the hospital mission and vision.
• Possesses knowledge regarding most encountered patient conditions and understands the physiologic basis for the nursing care delivered.
• Assists the RN in the application of the nursing process to assigned patients.
• Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Communicates abnormal observations or findings to the appropriate member of the health care team.
• Documents the delivery of quality care in the patient’s medical record.
• Reinforces established patient/family education.
• Maintains a working knowledge of patient safety and incorporates this into the work setting.
• Maintains customer relations regarding inquiries of a routine nature from patients, families, visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff members.
• Effectively follows all hospital policies and procedures.
• Meets expectation regarding regular attendance and punctuality when scheduled to work.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loads.
• Possess visual, auditory and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

The work environment is typical of a hospital setting, involving exposure to bodily fluids, chemicals and various hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

4

Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Employment Type:

Full‑time (Internship)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.