Senior LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Tri County Cardiology Clinic - Natrona Heights - Full Time

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The role emphasizes initiating nursing care, preparing equipment, documenting assessments, and supporting procedures.

The position requires a current LPN license (state or eNLC), a high school diploma, and at least 3 years of LPN/LVN experience, with preferred IV certification and familiarity with OASIS documentation in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current LPN or LVN license (state or eNLC) is required.
• At least 3 years of LPN/LVN experience.

Responsabilités

• Performs general nursing care per nursing practice standards.
• Assists with equipment prep and supports physician during treatment.
• Collects assessment data and documents in patient records.
• Orders diagnostic tests and schedules procedures with authorizations.
• May provide oversight and technical expertise.
• May administer injections or medications and collect specimens.
• Keeps work areas clean and stock rooms with supplies.
• Schedules procedures and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Connaissances

LPN/LVN experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN licensure or eNLC

Description du poste

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

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. (20%)
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. (20%)
• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record. (20%)
• 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. (15%)
• May provide oversight and technical expertise. (10%)
• May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, and prepare them for testing. (5%)
• May clean equipment, properly dispose of contaminated supplies, assure that work areas are organized and cleaned according to regulatory standards. May order cost-effective supplies, stock and prepare rooms for patient examinations. (5%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (5%)
• Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an LPN OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 3 years’ LPN or LVN experience.

Preferred

• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment process

Additional Employment Requirements:

• PALS or ACLS may be required based on specific area of practice.
• 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_.

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