LPN, ARU - AVH - Full Time
About The Position
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. Allegheny Valley Hospital is a 188 bed community, union hospital serving the surrounding neighborhoods of Natrona Heights. AHN Allegheny Valley’s Inpatient Rehab Unit is a comprehensive unit with 17 specialized beds for those with complex illnesses, post-stroke, and surgical needs. They are also certified to provide rehabilitation services to patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord, and orthopedic needs. This unit provides intensive structured therapy to their patients at least 3 hours a day, 5 days per week. You will work with a collaborative team including social workers, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physiatrist, and others. Our nurses are specially trained in rehabilitation, providing exceptional care to prepare patients for the next stage in their recovery. GENERAL OVERVIEW: Provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Requirements
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current state licensure as an LPN or LVN 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
- 0-1-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. (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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
