Licensed Practical Nurse-Outpatient-Urology-Erie

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an LPN to provide general nursing care under supervision of a nurse or physician, assist with equipment, and document patient information.

You will collect data, order tests as directed, and support procedures while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient safety. A compassionate approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current LPN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC required.
• Preferred: 1 year healthcare experience.
• Preferred: State-approved IV course certification.
• Preferred: Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment process.
• Preferred: PALS or ACLS may be required based on area of practice.
• Additional: Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting, CPR, Act 34 Background Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care under nursing practice standards.
• Assists with equipment preparation and with treatment, examination, and testing.
• Collects assessment data and documents clinical information in patient records.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed and reviews results prior to physician assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as needed.
• May administer injections or medications and collect specimens for testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN licensure or eNLC licensure

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.

• 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.

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)

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.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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.

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 Procedures 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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