LPN - Advanced Medical & Neuro (36 hours, Jefferson)

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This 47-bed Advanced Medical & Neuro unit (3 North West) serves both telemetry and med-surg patient populations. The unit is dual-certified by The Joint Commission for Stroke Care and Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements. It cares for patients from all demographics pre-operatively and post-operatively. Jefferson Hospital has Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package for full-time and part-time employees. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a part of Highmark Health, is a 9-hospital system committed to transforming healthcare. AHN values inclusivity, fresh perspectives, and offers 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.