Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient - FPMA Primary Care - Jefferson - Full Time

Highmark Health • Peters Township, PA

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About The Position

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. (30%) 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. (20%) Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (5%) May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, and prepare them for testing. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an LPN OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• 1 year healthcare experience.
• State approved IV course certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment process.
• PALS or ACLS may be required based on the specific area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
• Assists with the 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees