Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient-Wound Care-Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Union City, PA seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. This role emphasizes general nursing tasks and patient support within a clinical setting.

You will assist with equipment, support treatment and testing, collect assessment data, document information in the patient record, and help schedule procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current state LPN licensure OR ENLC multi-state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards (30%).
• Assists with preparation of equipment and assists 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 reviews results before assessment (20%).
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary (5%).
• May give injections or medication, collect blood/tissue or other specimens, and prepare them for testing (5%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

LPN licensure or ENLC multi-state 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. (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.

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)

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.

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.

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