Licensed Practical Nurse-Outpatient-Pediatrics

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The role includes assisting with procedures, collecting data, and coordinating tests and appointments.

Minimum qualifications include an LPN license, a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and required background clearances. Preferred candidates may have 1 year of healthcare experience and IV course certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure as an LPN or current multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

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 of patients.
• Collects assessment data and prepares patient for examination; documents clinical information in the patient record.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed and gathers/examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains necessary authorizations.
• May administer injections or medications and collect specimens for testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

LPN license

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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. (30%)
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. (20%)
• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record. (20%)
• 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. (20%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (5%)
• May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, and prepare them for testing. (5%)
• 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.

Compliance Requirement :

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Practices as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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