Licensed Practical Nurse: Hands-on Patient Care & Support

Highmark Health Company; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Union City, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will perform general nursing care, assist with equipment, prepare patients for examinations, document clinical information, and support diagnostic testing.

On-site, full-time position requiring an active LPN license and preferred one year of healthcare experience; IV certification may be required depending on unit, with HIPAA

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Current state LPN licensure or multi-state eNLC licensure.
• 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 area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
• Assists with preparation of equipment and assists the 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 and gathers results prior to assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary.
• May give injections or medication and collect specimens for testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient preparation

Data collection

Medication administration

Diagnostic testing coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN licensure

eNLC licensure

1 year healthcare experience

IV course certification

OASIS knowledge

PALS or ACLS certification

Job description

Highmark Health in Union City, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will perform general nursing care, assist with equipment, prepare patients for examinations, document clinical information, and support diagnostic testing.

On-site, full-time position requiring an active LPN license and preferred one year of healthcare experience; IV certification may be required depending on unit, with HIPAA