Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Bridgeville - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network

• Job Description :
• 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.
• QUALIFICATIONS :
• Minimum
• High school diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Current state licensure as an LPN
• CPR certification.
• Preferred
• 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.
• _Disclaimer : _
• _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
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