LPN - Telemetry/Med Surg, Canonsburg

Highmark Health; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an LPN to join the direct care healthcare team. You will provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse and assist with examinations, treatments, and testing in a multitier clinical environment.

The position requires High School/GED and LPN licensure, with preferred familiarity in EPIC documentation and patient assessment processes. Strong HIPAA compliance is expected along with ability to work under demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• LPN or equivalent licensure required; HS diploma or GED.
• Preferred 1 year in healthcare with PALS/ACLS or IV course certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assists with equipment prep and supports clinical providers during treatment and testing.
• Collects assessment data and documents in the patient record; reports changes.
• Orders and gathers diagnostic tests as directed and reviews results before physician assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations; assists with medications and specimen collection.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

Patient assessment

Education

High School/GED or LPN licensure (eNLC)

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/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. 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.

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