LPN - Advanced Medical & Neuro (Full-time, Rotational)

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Advanced Medical and Neurological unit in Clairton. This position involves providing nursing care within the LPN scope, assisting clinical providers during patient examinations, and managing patient assessments and documentation. Candidates must possess a valid LPN license and CPR certification. Experience in healthcare and additional certifications are preferred. This role serves a diverse patient demographic and requires clearances as mandated by state law.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or multi-state licensure through the eNLC.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Background clearances as per state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care within LPN scope.
• Assist clinical providers during examinations.
• Collect assessment data and document clinical information.
• Order diagnostic tests as directed by providers.
• Schedule procedures under nurse supervision.

Skills

General nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Basic medical tasks

Education

High School/GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

3 North West
This 47 bed Advanced Medical and Neurological unit serves both telemetry and med‑surg patient populations. The unit is dual certified from The Joint Commission for Stroke Care and Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements and serves patients from all demographics pre‑operatively and post‑operatively.

General Overview

This job is a member of the direct care healthcare team and is responsible for providing care to patients and families under the direction of the registered nurse.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice. (30%)
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. (20%)
• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record and reports any changes in patient’s condition to the registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician. (20%)
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed by the clinical provider (registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and/or physician) and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment. (20%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations, as necessary, under the direction/oversight of the registered nurse. Assists nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks such as administering medications, blood and tissue collection and/or other laboratory specimens; prepare patients for testing. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested. (10%)

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED
• Licensed Practical Nurse (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 in healthcare
• PALS or ACLS
• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process

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