Licensed Practical Nurse: Hands-on Patient Care & Support

highmarkhealth; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced LPN to provide quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities include general nursing care, assisting during treatment, collecting data, scheduling procedures, and preparing specimens. Compliance with HIPAA and safety standards is required.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and active LPN licensure; prefer 1 year healthcare experience and CPR certification; background checks required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an LPN or multi-state licensure through the eNLC.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care per standards under RN/physician supervision.
• Assists with equipment prep and patient treatment/exams.
• Collects assessment data and documents in patient record.
• Orders and gathers diagnostic tests as directed and reviews results.
• Schedules procedures and obtains necessary authorizations.
• May administer injections/medications and collect specimens.

Skills

LPN licensure

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Active LPN license (state or eNLC multi-state)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced LPN to provide quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities include general nursing care, assisting during treatment, collecting data, scheduling procedures, and preparing specimens. Compliance with HIPAA and safety standards is required.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and active LPN licensure; prefer 1 year healthcare experience and CPR certification; background checks required.