LPN - Multiple Opportunities, Jefferson

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Jefferson Hills, PA seeks LPNs to join a direct care team providing patient and family-focused nursing support under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include care within LPN scope, assisting with treatments, collecting assessments, coordinating tests, scheduling procedures, and supporting medication administration. Required licensure and CPR; preferred PALS/ACLS and EPIC knowledge.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure (state license or eNLC multi-state licensure) required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Preferred: 1 year healthcare experience; PALS or ACLS; state-approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assists with equipment prep and supports clinical providers during treatment/exam/testing.
• Collects assessment data and documents in patient records; reports changes to RN/physician.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed and reviews results prior to clinician assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains necessary authorizations under RN oversight.
• Assists with administering medications and basic medical tasks including specimen collection.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

CPR

EPIC documentation

1 year healthcare experience

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

## LPN - Multiple Opportunities, JeffersonApplylocations: Jefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J273053## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **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)**Preferred*** 1 year in healthcare* PALS or ACLS* State approved IV course certification.* Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process**Additional Employment Requirements:*** CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate***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.*