LPN Outpatient - Uro/Gyn - West Penn - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality care to patients and families in Pittsburgh. This role includes performing nursing duties, assisting with procedures, and managing clinical documentation.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, a current LPN licensure, and CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include healthcare experience and IV course certification. Join our dedicated team to contribute to patient care in a rewarding environment!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Current licensure as an LPN or multi-state licensure.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing care according to standards.
• Assist the physician with treatment and examinations.
• Collect assessment data and document clinical information.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Knowledge of OASIS documentation

Ability to give injections

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current state LPN licensure

State approved IV course certification

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network.

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

Minimum

• High school diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an 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 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.

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