LPN - Advanced Medical & Neuro (Rotational, 36 hours) Jefferson

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Clairton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its direct care team. Responsibilities include providing nursing care, assisting clinical providers, and documenting patient information. Candidates should have a high school diploma and hold an LPN license, with CPR certification also required. Preference is given to those with healthcare experience and additional certifications like PALS or ACLS. This position is integral to ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification is mandatory.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist clinical providers during patient examinations.
• Document clinical information and assessment data.

Skills

General nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Diagnostic testing

Knowledge of EPIC documentation

Education

High School/GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

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