Outpatient LPN: Essential Patient Care

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Canonsburg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. You will assist with patient examinations, prepare equipment, collect data, and document information in the patient record.

The role involves ordering diagnostic tests as directed, scheduling procedures, and may include injections or specimen collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current LPN licensure (state) or eNLC multi-state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
• Assists with 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.

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

LPN licensure (state) or eNLC multi-state licensure

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Canonsburg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. You will assist with patient examinations, prepare equipment, collect data, and document information in the patient record.

The role involves ordering diagnostic tests as directed, scheduling procedures, and may include injections or specimen collection.