Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient - Float Pool - Erie - FT

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allegheny Health Network in Erie County is looking for a skilled LPN to deliver quality care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse. Key responsibilities include assisting in medical procedures, collecting patient assessment data, and ensuring all documentation is accurate.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, current licensure as an LPN, and relevant certifications. This role requires dedication to patient care and adherence to nursing standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current state licensure as an LPN or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
• Must have criminal background clearances as per state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in line with nursing practice standards.
• Assist with equipment preparation and medical procedures.
• Collect patient assessment data and document it accurately.
• Order and gather diagnostic tests as directed by medical staff.
• Schedule procedures and obtain necessary authorizations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Nursing practice standards

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Current LPN licensure

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.

Essential 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an LPN OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

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 the specific area of practice.
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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