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

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Full-time LPN for the Advanced Medical & Neuro unit in Jefferson Hills, PA. The position involves providing general nursing care, assisting registered nurses, and documenting patient assessments. Candidates must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse certification, with a preference for those with prior healthcare experience and knowledge of EPIC. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• LPN certification is required.
• Prior healthcare experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients.
• Assist registered nurses during examinations.
• Document clinical information accurately.

Skills

General nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Basic medical tasks

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

High School/GED

CPR Certification

Job description

LPN - Advanced Medical & Neuro (Full-time, Rotational) page is loaded## LPN - Advanced Medical & Neuro (Full-time, Rotational)remote type: On-sitelocations: Jefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J278226## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****3 North West:**This 47 bed Advanced Medical and Neurological unit serving 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.**Jefferson Hospital**Jefferson Hospital has Magnet(R) recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).**Allegheny Health Network**At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.**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 patients 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***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.**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] Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.