Patient Care Technician - PCT

26504 Morgantown, West Virginia Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 16 days ago

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**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and 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.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Patient Care Tech (NA/CNA) / Days / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

26504 Morgantown, West Virginia Select Medical

Posted 16 days ago

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**Overview**
**Position:** Patient Care Tech (NA/CNA/PCT)
**Location:** Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown (located inside of Mon Health, 4th Floor)
**Schedule:** Day Shift, 12 hr shifts, 6:30-7
**Compensation:** $16.41 - $0.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekends
**Sign-On Bonus:** 5,000
**Select Specialty Hospital** is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
**At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.**
+ **Start Strong** : Extensive and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
+ **Invest in Your Future** : 100% company-paid RN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
+ **Elevate Your Skills** : Clinical ladder program.
+ **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
+ **Your Impact Matters:** Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
+ Participate in hourly rounds
+ Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
+ Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs
+ Keep patients' rooms in clean and orderly condition
+ Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
+ Performs other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
+ BLS is required within 90 days of hire
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student)
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**Experience (Years)** _1_
**Category** _Nursing Assistant - CNA / NA / PCT_
**Street Address** _1200 J D Anderson Drive, 4th Floor_
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Patient Care Tech (NA/CNA) / Nights / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

26504 Morgantown, West Virginia Select Medical

Posted 16 days ago

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**Overview**
**Position:** Patient Care Tech (NA/CNA/PCT)
**Location:** Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown (located inside of Mon Health, 4th Floor)
**Schedule:** Night Shift, 12 hr shifts, 6:30-7
**Compensation:** $16.41 - $0.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekends
**Sign-On Bonus:** 5,000
**Select Specialty Hospital** is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
**At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.**
+ **Start Strong** : Extensive and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
+ **Invest in Your Future** : 100% company-paid RN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
+ **Elevate Your Skills** : Clinical ladder program.
+ **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
+ **Your Impact Matters:** Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
+ Participate in hourly rounds
+ Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
+ Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs
+ Keep patients' rooms in clean and orderly condition
+ Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
+ Performs other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
+ BLS is required within 90 days of hire
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student)
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**Experience (Years)** _1_
**Category** _Nursing Assistant - CNA / NA / PCT_
**Street Address** _1200 J D Anderson Drive, 4th Floor_
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LPN Home Health

26306 Clarksburg, West Virginia WVU Medicine

Posted 3 days ago

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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the home under the supervision of an RN. In collaboration with the patient, family and health care team, the LPN will implement and evaluate with the RN the nursing care according to the following systems/functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Valid driver's license.

3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One year of Home Care Nursing 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. Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures

2. Uses nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating to meet the patient's physical and psychological needs.

3. Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures

4. Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient's home.

5. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.

6.Completes assignments in a timely manner.

7. Communicates patient care problems or potential problems to the primary RN, Administrative Staff and/or other IDT members as identified/occur to assure continuity and coordination of care.

8. Maintains patient confidentiality according to policies and procedures

9. Functions effectively as a LPN in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization.

10. Completes and documents full system assessment, including assessment of level of cophysical and psychosocial aspects and identifies age - specific criteria upon admission and each visit thereafter.

11. Understands of pathophysiologic process by taking appropriate nursing action in accordance with changes in patient condition. (collaborates with primary RN).

12. Develops and upgrades problem list based upon continuing assessment with RN and record/update care plan.

13. Reports significant observed changes in patient condition to primary RN and Administrative Staff and or physician

14. Follows a plan of care based on the assessed findings and update under physician orders and primary RN.

15. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure. Provides appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications and other pertinent information with RN supervision.

16. Performs CPR when directed by patients' wishes/appropriate representative.

17. Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.

18. Observes documents and takes appropriate action and notifies RN/Administrative staff of the following conditions.

• Skin condition, venous condition, extremity circulation and mobility.

• Complication with infiltration, phlebitis, infection circulatory overload and abnormal s/s

• Allergic reaction

19. Performs the following treatments/procedures according to specific standards:

• Vital signs

• Patient weights

• Specimen collection, ostomy care, urethral catheterization and Pressure wound care

• Dressing changes

• Oral suction

• ROM

• Bladder training

• Bowel training

• Patient ambulation/transfer and positioning

• Pacemaker

• Diabetes

20. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures. Anticipates, modifies and adapts the teaching plan to accommodate the patient and family. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on a regular basis.

21. Coordinates care so that medications are administered as ordered by a physician and in compliance with the Medication Administration Standards. Reports findings of discrepancies to the primary RN and Administrative staff.

22. Collaborates with the primary RN in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard. Reports changes in level of care to primary RN and Administrative staff.

23. Understands the stages of death and dying as it relates to home health patients. Understands nursing care needed for terminally ill, acutely ill patient

24. Performs post mortem care as needed.

25. LPNs are responsible for the following technical skills and duties:

• IV Therapy including Ports, PICCs, TLC catheters, sterile dressing changes, antibiotic therapy-no PPIs, TPN and Chemo Infusions, no titration of pain pumps. LPN cannot pull PICC.

• Wound vacs, all aspects of sterile wound care, Pleurx drain care, Ostomy care, Trach care, Gtube care, and Foley and suprapubic caths. LPN cannot remove OnQ pain pump removal (placed by ortho).

• Labs via peripheral and central access.

• Revolution Device changes.

• Complete head to toe assessments.

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.

1.

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. To assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

5.Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

6. Must be able to operate motor vehicle with a safe practice.

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. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.

3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

4. Exposure to electrical current.

5. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

6. Exposure to bad road conditions.

7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

8. The majority of work is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. RN performs the initial assessment upon admission and the LPN does continuing assessments, thereafter, implementing and evaluating with the RN patient care, according to policy using judgment to determine the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and documents this in the chart.

2. Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as required.

3. Administers medications by all acceptable routes as ordered by physician and authorized by RN according to accepted policy and procedure.

4. Communicates plan of care and patient needs effectively, in a multi-disciplinary fashion to any and all involved persons and/or departments.

5. Anticipates teaching of needs of each patient, modifying, adapting, executing and evaluating the plan on a regular basis.

6. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

7. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and mush be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

8. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

9. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

10. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

11. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion rates.

12. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to patient rights.

13. Must be able to work weekend, holidays and all shifts.

14. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

15. Demonstrates knowledge of compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations/laws.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:
SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center:
369 SHC Home Health Clarksburg B

Address:
2673 Davisson Run Rd

Clarksburg

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.
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LPN Home Health

26306 Clarksburg, West Virginia WVUHS Home Care, LLC

Posted 3 days ago

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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the home under the supervision of an RN. In collaboration with the patient, family and health care team, the LPN will implement and evaluate with the RN the nursing care according to the following systems/functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Valid driver's license.

3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One year of Home Care Nursing 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. Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures

2. Uses nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating to meet the patient's physical and psychological needs.

3. Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures

4. Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient's home.

5. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.

6.Completes assignments in a timely manner.

7. Communicates patient care problems or potential problems to the primary RN, Administrative Staff and/or other IDT members as identified/occur to assure continuity and coordination of care.

8. Maintains patient confidentiality according to policies and procedures

9. Functions effectively as a LPN in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization.

10. Completes and documents full system assessment, including assessment of level of cophysical and psychosocial aspects and identifies age - specific criteria upon admission and each visit thereafter.

11. Understands of pathophysiologic process by taking appropriate nursing action in accordance with changes in patient condition. (collaborates with primary RN).

12. Develops and upgrades problem list based upon continuing assessment with RN and record/update care plan.

13. Reports significant observed changes in patient condition to primary RN and Administrative Staff and or physician

14. Follows a plan of care based on the assessed findings and update under physician orders and primary RN.

15. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure. Provides appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications and other pertinent information with RN supervision.

16. Performs CPR when directed by patients' wishes/appropriate representative.

17. Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.

18. Observes documents and takes appropriate action and notifies RN/Administrative staff of the following conditions.

* Skin condition, venous condition, extremity circulation and mobility.

* Complication with infiltration, phlebitis, infection circulatory overload and abnormal s/s

* Allergic reaction

19. Performs the following treatments/procedures according to specific standards:

* Vital signs

* Patient weights

* Specimen collection, ostomy care, urethral catheterization and Pressure wound care

* Dressing changes

* Oral suction

* ROM

* Bladder training

* Bowel training

* Patient ambulation/transfer and positioning

* Pacemaker

* Diabetes

20. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures. Anticipates, modifies and adapts the teaching plan to accommodate the patient and family. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on a regular basis.

21. Coordinates care so that medications are administered as ordered by a physician and in compliance with the Medication Administration Standards. Reports findings of discrepancies to the primary RN and Administrative staff.

22. Collaborates with the primary RN in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard. Reports changes in level of care to primary RN and Administrative staff.

23. Understands the stages of death and dying as it relates to home health patients. Understands nursing care needed for terminally ill, acutely ill patient

24. Performs post mortem care as needed.

25. LPNs are responsible for the following technical skills and duties:

* IV Therapy including Ports, PICCs, TLC catheters, sterile dressing changes, antibiotic therapy-no PPIs, TPN and Chemo Infusions, no titration of pain pumps. LPN cannot pull PICC.

* Wound vacs, all aspects of sterile wound care, Pleurx drain care, Ostomy care, Trach care, Gtube care, and Foley and suprapubic caths. LPN cannot remove OnQ pain pump removal (placed by ortho).

* Labs via peripheral and central access.

* Revolution Device changes.

* Complete head to toe assessments.

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.

1.

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. To assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

5.Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

6. Must be able to operate motor vehicle with a safe practice.

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. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.

3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

4. Exposure to electrical current.

5. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

6. Exposure to bad road conditions.

7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

8. The majority of work is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. RN performs the initial assessment upon admission and the LPN does continuing assessments, thereafter, implementing and evaluating with the RN patient care, according to policy using judgment to determine the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and documents this in the chart.

2. Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as required.

3. Administers medications by all acceptable routes as ordered by physician and authorized by RN according to accepted policy and procedure.

4. Communicates plan of care and patient needs effectively, in a multi-disciplinary fashion to any and all involved persons and/or departments.

5. Anticipates teaching of needs of each patient, modifying, adapting, executing and evaluating the plan on a regular basis.

6. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

7. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and mush be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

8. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

9. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

10. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

11. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion rates.

12. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to patient rights.

13. Must be able to work weekend, holidays and all shifts.

14. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

15. Demonstrates knowledge of compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations/laws.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center:

369 SHC Home Health Clarksburg B

Address:

2673 Davisson Run Rd Clarksburg 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.

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Home Health Account Liaison- Morgantown, WV

26501 Morgantown, West Virginia Interim HealthCare

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Home Health (includes Private Duty) Account Liaison

Territory: Morgantown, Bridgeport, & Fairmont, WV

As an Account Liaisonyou will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.  

What we offer our Account Liaison:   

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives 

Excited to hear more? Apply below.   

 Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.    

As an Account Liaison, you will:    

Prepare sales plan with Executive Director/Administrator, including forecasts, target accounts, contacts within accounts and budget for achieving objectives 

Cause profitable growth by establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with referral sources through which prospective clients might be reached and influenced 

Develop and implement marketing plan for Home Health Services  

Increase awareness of and interest in Interim HealthCare and by preparing and conducting presentations regarding Interim HealthCare to organizations where prospective clients might be reached or influenced   

To qualify for an Account Liaison with us, you will need:   

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent work experience and training  

Five (5) years' successful sales experience with comparable customers, preferably to Hospitals and/or Nursing Home  

Knowledgeable in Home Health required

Experience in selling a service  

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being an active team player  


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our team is the largest franchise network within the Interim HealthCare family. As a people-focused organization, we pride ourselves on serving with integrity and providing exceptional care and client service throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Home Health Account Liaison- Morgantown, WV

26554 Marion County, West Virginia Interim HealthCare

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Home Health (includes Private Duty) Account Liaison

Territory: Morgantown, Bridgeport, & Fairmont, WV

As an Account Liaisonyou will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.  

What we offer our Account Liaison:   

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives 

Excited to hear more? Apply below.   

 Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.    

As an Account Liaison, you will:    

Prepare sales plan with Executive Director/Administrator, including forecasts, target accounts, contacts within accounts and budget for achieving objectives 

Cause profitable growth by establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with referral sources through which prospective clients might be reached and influenced 

Develop and implement marketing plan for Home Health Services  

Increase awareness of and interest in Interim HealthCare and by preparing and conducting presentations regarding Interim HealthCare to organizations where prospective clients might be reached or influenced   

To qualify for an Account Liaison with us, you will need:   

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent work experience and training  

Five (5) years' successful sales experience with comparable customers, preferably to Hospitals and/or Nursing Home  

Knowledgeable in Home Health required

Experience in selling a service  

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being an active team player  


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our team is the largest franchise network within the Interim HealthCare family. As a people-focused organization, we pride ourselves on serving with integrity and providing exceptional care and client service throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Home Health Account Liaison- Morgantown, WV

26330 Bridgeport, West Virginia Interim HealthCare

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Home Health (includes Private Duty) Account Liaison

Territory: Morgantown, Bridgeport, & Fairmont, WV

As an Account Liaisonyou will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.  

What we offer our Account Liaison:   

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives 

Excited to hear more? Apply below.   

 Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.    

As an Account Liaison, you will:    

Prepare sales plan with Executive Director/Administrator, including forecasts, target accounts, contacts within accounts and budget for achieving objectives 

Cause profitable growth by establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with referral sources through which prospective clients might be reached and influenced 

Develop and implement marketing plan for Home Health Services  

Increase awareness of and interest in Interim HealthCare and by preparing and conducting presentations regarding Interim HealthCare to organizations where prospective clients might be reached or influenced   

To qualify for an Account Liaison with us, you will need:   

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent work experience and training  

Five (5) years' successful sales experience with comparable customers, preferably to Hospitals and/or Nursing Home  

Knowledgeable in Home Health required

Experience in selling a service  

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being an active team player  


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our team is the largest franchise network within the Interim HealthCare family. As a people-focused organization, we pride ourselves on serving with integrity and providing exceptional care and client service throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Home Health Account Liaison- Morgantown, WV

26330 Bridgeport, West Virginia Interim HealthCare

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Home Health (includes Private Duty) Account Liaison

Territory: Morgantown, Bridgeport, & Fairmont, WV

As an Account Liaisonyou will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.  

What we offer our Account Liaison:   

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives 

Excited to hear more? Apply below.   

 Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.    

As an Account Liaison, you will:    

Prepare sales plan with Executive Director/Administrator, including forecasts, target accounts, contacts within accounts and budget for achieving objectives 

Cause profitable growth by establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with referral sources through which prospective clients might be reached and influenced 

Develop and implement marketing plan for Home Health Services  

Increase awareness of and interest in Interim HealthCare and by preparing and conducting presentations regarding Interim HealthCare to organizations where prospective clients might be reached or influenced   

To qualify for an Account Liaison with us, you will need:   

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent work experience and training  

Five (5) years' successful sales experience with comparable customers, preferably to Hospitals and/or Nursing Home  

Knowledgeable in Home Health required

Experience in selling a service  

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being an active team player  


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our team is the largest franchise network within the Interim HealthCare family. As a people-focused organization, we pride ourselves on serving with integrity and providing exceptional care and client service throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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Home Health Account Liaison- Morgantown, WV

26554 Marion County, West Virginia Interim HealthCare

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Home Health (includes Private Duty) Account Liaison

Territory: Morgantown, Bridgeport, & Fairmont, WV

As an Account Liaisonyou will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.  

What we offer our Account Liaison:   

Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives 

Excited to hear more? Apply below.   

 Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.    

As an Account Liaison, you will:    

Prepare sales plan with Executive Director/Administrator, including forecasts, target accounts, contacts within accounts and budget for achieving objectives 

Cause profitable growth by establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with referral sources through which prospective clients might be reached and influenced 

Develop and implement marketing plan for Home Health Services  

Increase awareness of and interest in Interim HealthCare and by preparing and conducting presentations regarding Interim HealthCare to organizations where prospective clients might be reached or influenced   

To qualify for an Account Liaison with us, you will need:   

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent work experience and training  

Five (5) years' successful sales experience with comparable customers, preferably to Hospitals and/or Nursing Home  

Knowledgeable in Home Health required

Experience in selling a service  

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being an active team player  


Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, our team is the largest franchise network within the Interim HealthCare family. As a people-focused organization, we pride ourselves on serving with integrity and providing exceptional care and client service throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

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