Licensed Practical Nurse — Hands-On Patient Care

Highmark Health; Village of Bemus Point (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an LPN to provide quality nursing care under supervision, assist physicians during treatment, and document patient information. Candidates must hold NY LPN licensure and an IV course certificate; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, ordering tests, scheduling procedures, and specimen handling. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Current New York state licensure as an LPN.
• State approved IV course certification.
• 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 clinical 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IV course certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an LPN to provide quality nursing care under supervision, assist physicians during treatment, and document patient information. Candidates must hold NY LPN licensure and an IV course certificate; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, ordering tests, scheduling procedures, and specimen handling. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.