Licensed Practical Nurse: Hands-On Patient Care

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

Job summary

Highmark Health in Union City, PA seeks an LPN to provide general nursing care under supervision, assist physicians, collect patient data, and prepare for examinations. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and coordinated testing in a regulated environment.

The LPN must hold state licensure (or eNLC) with an IV course, and prior healthcare experience is preferred. Compliance with HIPAA and privacy guidelines is required, with opportunities to grow within a national healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure with state or eNLC multi-state licensure.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year healthcare experience.
• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment.
• PALS or ACLS may be required depending on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
• Assists with preparation of equipment and assists physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing.
• 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 tests or examines results prior to assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary.
• May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Data/documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN licensure (state)

eNLC licensure

IV certification

Job description

Highmark Health in Union City, PA seeks an LPN to provide general nursing care under supervision, assist physicians, collect patient data, and prepare for examinations. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and coordinated testing in a regulated environment.

The LPN must hold state licensure (or eNLC) with an IV course, and prior healthcare experience is preferred. Compliance with HIPAA and privacy guidelines is required, with opportunities to grow within a national healthcare organization.