LPN - Acute Inpatient Rehab, Canonsburg (Full-time)
About The Position
The 2 North Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Canonsburg Hospital is a 16-bed unit providing comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation services. The team includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and a Unit Secretary who collaborate with Therapy partners to help patients regain function, independence, and improve quality of life after illness, injury, or surgery. The unit focuses on a holistic approach, ensuring personalized care tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals. Canonsburg Hospital is recognized for its commitment to patient care and is a certified Primary Stroke CANCC Pathway To Excellence® facility, known for nursing distinction. Employees benefit from a generous benefits package, professional development, and shared governance, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a 9-hospital system part of Highmark Health, is transforming healthcare by providing effective services and is committed to inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives, and offering growth and educational opportunities.
Requirements
- High School/GED
- Licensed Practical Nurse (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 in healthcare
- PALS or ACLS
- State approved IV course certification.
- Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process
Responsibilities
- Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
