LPN

Job Overview 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides supportive nursing services within Burlington United Methodist Family Services’ residential programs under the supervision and direction of the Director of Clinical Services, Registered Nurse, physician, or other authorized healthcare provider consistent with West Virginia Board of Nursing standards, WV residential licensing requirements, agency policy, and applicable federal and state regulations. 

The LPN supports medication monitoring activities, assists with health-related documentation review, reinforces medication administration and infection control practices with residential staff, monitors health and safety practices, and communicates health-related concerns to appropriate clinical leadership. The position functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment and residential care team serving children and adolescents in residential care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conduct monthly medication administration record reviews for completeness, legibility, transcription accuracy, and policy compliance; document observed discrepancies and report concerns requiring clinical judgment to the Director of Clinical Services, supervising RN, or prescribing provider. 

• Review physician medication orders for completeness, required signatures, transcription accuracy, and consistency with medication administration records, including monitoring for follow-up documentation related to psychotropic medications. 

• Provide guidance, training reinforcement, and monitoring to residential staff regarding medication administration procedures, documentation expectations, infection prevention practices, health-related protocols, and implementation of nursing directives consistent with West Virginia LPN scope-of-practice standards. 

• Reinforce agency medication administration procedures and report observed medication variances, documentation concerns, or potential compliance issues to nursing leadership in accordance with agency policy. 

• Communicate observations, medication-related concerns, appointment follow-up needs, and health status updates with residential supervisors, case managers, counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, pharmacy providers, and nursing leadership as appropriate. 

• Assist with coordination and follow-up of medical appointments, physician recommendations, medication changes, laboratory requests, and health-related documentation requirements. 

• Monitor medication storage areas, medication cabinet procedures, medication expiration dates, and first aid supplies for compliance with agency policy and licensing requirements. 

• Support infection prevention, OSHA compliance practices, universal precautions, and residential health and safety initiatives through observation, reinforcement, and staff education. 

• Provide or assist with in-service training related to medication administration practices, infection control, OSHA requirements, documentation expectations, and health-related procedures under the direction of nursing leadership. 

• Assist with preparation for licensing reviews, audits, accreditation activities, medication record reviews, and health record organization. 

• Monitor and report health and safety concerns observed within residential programs to appropriate supervisory or clinical personnel. 

• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, personnel matters, and sensitive agency information in accordance with HIPAA, WV confidentiality laws, agency policy, and professional ethical standards. 

• Support and facilitate positive interactions with youth, families, staff, providers, and community stakeholders as evidenced by professionalism, teamwork, respect for others, and maintenance of professional boundaries. 

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of agency communication systems and timely documentation practices. 

• Support the mission, vision, Sanctuary commitments, and core values of Burlington United Methodist Family Services through compliance with agency policies, procedures, licensing standards, and ethical practices. 

• Perform additional duties within the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned by supervisory or clinical leadership. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position does not independently supervise nursing personnel. 

• This position may assist with reinforcement of medication administration practices and health-related procedures with residential staff under the direction of nursing leadership. 

• Responsibilities involving AMAP oversight, delegation, competency validation, or clinical determination will occur only as permitted under West Virginia law, Board of Nursing standards, and agency policy. 

Qualifications 

Education and Licensure 

• Possesses and maintains a current, active West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing. 

• CPR certification required or obtained within agency-established timeframe. 

• Valid driver’s license required. 

Experience 

Preferred experience includes: 

• Residential treatment, behavioral health, child welfare, psychiatric, pediatric, or community health settings. 

• Experience working with medication administration systems and health-related documentation. 

• Experience working collaboratively with AMAP-certified personnel preferred. 

Core Competencies 

Required Competencies 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, youth, providers, and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to respond appropriately and calmly during crisis situations. 

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. 

• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams. 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing operational needs. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment consistent with agency policy and supervisory direction. 

• Active listening skills and ability to follow clinical and administrative directives. 

• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and individuals with varying educational and experiential backgrounds. 

• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for youth consistent with agency values and expectations. 

Scope of Practice Statement 

The Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the supervision and direction of the Director of Clinical Services, Registered Nurse, physician, or other authorized healthcare provider. The LPN role is intended to support implementation and monitoring of health-related services and does not independently perform comprehensive nursing assessments, independent nursing diagnoses, independent clinical determinations, or functions reserved under West Virginia law for Registered Nurses or licensed independent practitioners. 

The LPN is expected to escalate concerns requiring advanced clinical judgment, medication determinations, delegation authority, or assessment of medical stability to appropriate nursing or medical leadership. 

Core Values 

The employee will demonstrate the ability to apply, promote, practice, and adhere to the core values of the agency:  

• Collaboration- You work with others and stakeholders, function as a team when necessary, bring solutions to common and complex issues and problems, and create a culture where suggestions and teamwork are not only welcomed but expected. 

• Respect/Dignity- You value and respect the differences of others. You are respectful of staff, clients, agency property, and the rights of consumers and treat all with dignity and acceptance; you are a welcoming beacon.  You complete work promptly and according to standards set by the agency, particularly as it relates to respecting other people’s time and deadlines. 

• Empathy- You understand the needs of staff/clients and provide an environment where they can thrive. 

• Accountability: You take responsibility for decisions, successes, and failures of programs, results, resources, relationships, and sustainability.  

• Trust/ Trustworthiness- You build trust by acting in an honest ethical manner that builds a foundation for relationships. You strive to do the right thing, even when you think no one is looking. You are and operate with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing what’s best for your clients, customers, teammates, and agency. You maintain ethical principles in all you do. 

• Excellence- You are at your best, strive to be a top performer in your field, and maintain adherence to policies, procedures, and program/licensing requirements. You understand we have hard but meaningful work to do for those we serve.  

The job description is intended to describe the general requirements, nature, conditions, and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be construed as inclusive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position title.  The job description is not a contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will status of the employee/employer relationship.

BUMFS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications 

Education and Licensure 

• Possesses and maintains a current, active West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing. 

• CPR certification required or obtained within agency-established timeframe. 

• Valid driver’s license required. 

Experience 

Preferred experience includes: 

• Residential treatment, behavioral health, child welfare, psychiatric, pediatric, or community health settings. 

• Experience working with medication administration systems and health-related documentation. 

• Experience working collaboratively with AMAP-certified personnel preferred. 

Salary : $39,520 - $45,448