Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care & Diagnostics Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide quality care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The role involves performing general nursing tasks, preparing equipment, and documenting patient information.

Responsibilities include coordinating diagnostics, scheduling procedures, and assisting with injections or specimen collection as needed. Strong adherence to standards and HIPAA compliance are essential.

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.

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.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide quality care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The role involves performing general nursing tasks, preparing equipment, and documenting patient information.

Responsibilities include coordinating diagnostics, scheduling procedures, and assisting with injections or specimen collection as needed. Strong adherence to standards and HIPAA compliance are essential.