LPN -Tele/Med Surg (Nights), Canonsburg

High Market Health; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dedicated healthcare team. This role involves providing essential care to patients and families, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare environment. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and contribute to a supportive healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or have multi-state licensure.
• CPR certification and background clearances are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Documentation

Basic Medical Tasks

Education

High School/GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR Certification

Tools

EPIC Documentation

Job description

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/oversite 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. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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.