Licensed Practical Nurse

WVU Medicine

. Provide nursing support to the physician and direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct nursing care, administering medications, and developing patient care plans while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Holds a current Licensed Practical Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

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Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Care PlanningMedication AdministrationClinical Experience

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Hard Skills

Direct Patient CareTherapeutic ProceduresNursing AssessmentsMedication Administration TechniquesPatient Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability Under StressTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Computer Systems for Data Capture

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Inpatient NursingPatient EducationClinical ExperienceBiohazard SafetyRegulated Areas Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nursing support to the physician and direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting
Provide direct patient care according to care plans and direction from the overseeing role
Consult with Registered Nurses or Respiratory Therapists for guidance in nursing care
Perform designated therapeutic procedures
Observe, record, and report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress
Assist physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures
Collect, report, and record objective and subjective data for nursing assessments
Monitor patient condition and report changes or deviations from normal health status
Participate in developing patient care plans and identifying priorities and comfort measures
Assist with patient and family education and rehabilitation
Document nursing interventions and patient responses
Safely administer assigned intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization, and MDI medications
Obtain instruction and supervision when implementing nursing techniques or practices
Complete annual specialty-accreditation education where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state LPN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
State criminal background check and Federal background check, if applicable, as required for regulated areas
One (1) year clinical experience is preferred
Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads and work assignments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skilled with computer systems used by physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently
Ability to function as a team member with respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts
Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, position, stand, walk, and carry patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ lbs daily
Ability to work in environments involving biohazards, communicable diseases, possible radiological and chemical toxins, deceased persons, water exposure, and electrical hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Annual required education related to specialty accreditation, where applicable