Compassionate LPN: Patient Care & Procedures

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will perform general nursing tasks, prepare equipment, assist with examinations and testing, and document patient information in the medical record.

Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests as directed, scheduling procedures, and may administer injections or medications while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current state licensure as an LPN or current multi-state licensure via the eNLC is required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will perform general nursing tasks, prepare equipment, assist with examinations and testing, and document patient information in the medical record.

Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests as directed, scheduling procedures, and may administer injections or medications while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.