Licensed practical nurse

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<div class="isg-job-description“>Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Terra Alta, WV 26764
Duration: 06 months to long term
Shift: All three shift available (Morning, evening, and midnights)
Job Description:

• LPN(s) assigned to one of the acute care psychiatric facilities must have a minimum of one (1) year experience and working knowledge of the concepts of mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and related treatment approach.
• LPN(s) must assist professional nursing & medical staff in providing direct nursing care to patients, including medical treatments, administering medications, giving injections, assisting in care planning and recording, and such other services within the scope of the LPN(s) license.
• LPN(s) must take and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; collect specimens for testing; administer medications according to the Physician Order; and perform such other services requested within the scope of the LPN(s) license.
• LPN(s) must ensure timely documentation into patients’ electronic medical records, per the policies, procedures and common practices of the assigned facility to be discussed in detail during the hospital/facility orientation.
• LPN(s) must screen patients and record medical information; assist physician and registered nurse in examinations and treatments; set up and clean examination area; give injections and immunizations; instruct patients/clients in the use of medication and possible side effects.
• LPN(s) will provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the patients/clients.
• LPN(s) must assist in response to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• LPN(s) must communicate with physicians for patient care regimen in order to meet patient care needs.
• LPN(s) must assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming and personal hygiene.
• LPN(s) may testify in court and commitment hearing when found appropriate and deemed necessary. The psychiatric physician must be present and available to testify as necessary and LPN(s) must be available to appear and testify.
• LPN(s) must respond to inquiries from family members, advocate, and other interested parties, ensuring adherence to the Confidentiality laws, and the HIPPA Regulations.
• LPN(s) assigned to an acute care setting must have successfully completed a course in Intravenous therapy and training in venipuncture which permits the LPN(s) to start Intravenous fluids.
• LPN(s) must provide all services in a manner consistent with the applicable standard of care.

Required Qualification:

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience and working knowledge of the concepts of mental health, health disorders, and related physical conditions and related treatment approaches.
• Licensed by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and have no record of prior or pending disciplinary action against him or her by the licensure body or agency.

Required Experience:

• CPR/BLS certification.
• Covid-19 vaccinations

About our Company: –
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer” and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.”
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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