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LPN - Adult Respiratory/Med Surg, Jefferson

Highmark Health • Full-time • Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, United States • 1m ago

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

5 North - Adult Respiratory/ Med Surg:

32-bed Unit with Cardiac monitoring for 16 beds. This unit specializes in tracheostomy care, chest tubes, & high need oxygenation. 5 North utilizes a blended team nursing approach incorporating RNs, LPNs, and PCTs in team patient care.

Jefferson Hospital:

Jefferson Hospital has Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).

Allegheny Health Network

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

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)
CPR

Preferred

1 year in healthcare
PALS or ACLS
State approved IV course certification.
Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process

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