Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Float Pool - Grove City - Casual

Highmark Health; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an LPN for Allegheny Health Network to provide quality patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, preparing equipment, collecting data, and supporting procedures.

The role emphasizes compliance with HIPAA, safety, and documentation standards. Ideal candidates will hold active LPN licensure (state or eNLC), have a high school diploma or GED, and possess or be willing to obtain IV therapy certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current LPN licensure in state or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• IV therapy certification preferred.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• PALS or ACLS may be required depending on practice area.
• CPR certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist with equipment preparation and care during examinations and treatments.
• Collect assessment data and document on patient records.
• Order and review diagnostic tests as directed; assist with test preparation as needed.
• Schedule procedures and obtain necessary authorizations.
• May administer injections/medications and collect specimens.

Education

LPN licensure (state) or multi-state eNLC

High school diploma or GED

IV therapy certification

Job description

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob 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:MinimumHigh school diploma/ GED or equivalent.Current state licensure as an LPN OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)Preferred1 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 CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateCPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateDisclaimer: 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 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.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice