Respiratory Care LPN: Emergency & Airway Support

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent Hospital Respiratory Care Department seeks an LPN to collaborate with respiratory therapists and physicians. You will assist with aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management to improve patients’ quality of life.

As part of a Magnet-designated hospital, you will support emergency care and chronic respiratory disease management in the Lake Erie region. The role emphasizes collaboration and patient-centered care within a direct care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or current multi-state licensure through the eNLC.
• High School/GED or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year in healthcare, PALS or ACLS, state-approved IV course certification, EPIC documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assists with equipment preparation and assists the clinician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Collects assessment data, prepares patients for examination, documents information, and reports changes to the RN/physician.
• Orders diagnostic tests as directed by the clinician and reviews results prior to assessment.
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations; assists staff with administering medications, blood and tissue collection, and other lab tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EPIC documentation

Job description

Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent Hospital Respiratory Care Department seeks an LPN to collaborate with respiratory therapists and physicians. You will assist with aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management to improve patients’ quality of life.

As part of a Magnet-designated hospital, you will support emergency care and chronic respiratory disease management in the Lake Erie region. The role emphasizes collaboration and patient-centered care within a direct care team.