Compassionate LPN: Hands-On Patient Care & Procedures

Highmark Health; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania is seeking an LPN to provide quality nursing care under supervision of a nurse or physician. You will assist with treatments, collect data, and prepare patients for examination, testing, and procedures.

The role emphasizes adherence to care standards, efficient workflow, and accurate documentation in patient records. State licensure is required; IV certification and CPR are preferred, with training supported by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• LPN licensure or eNLC licensure required.
• Preferred 1 year healthcare experience.
• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment process.
• PALS or ACLS may be required based on the specific area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed by registered nurse or physician/clinical provider and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary.
• May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN licensure or eNLC

Tools

OASIS documentation and assessment

PALS or ACLS (may be required)

Job description

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania is seeking an LPN to provide quality nursing care under supervision of a nurse or physician. You will assist with treatments, collect data, and prepare patients for examination, testing, and procedures.

The role emphasizes adherence to care standards, efficient workflow, and accurate documentation in patient records. State licensure is required; IV certification and CPR are preferred, with training supported by the employer.