Company
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description
2West- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
This 40-bed unit offers both medical-surgical and telemetry capabilities, providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population. We specialize in managing conditions across various specialties including cardiac, pulmonary, infectious disease, neurology, GI, surgical, orthopedic and more. Additionally, 2 West accommodates observation patients. You'll thrive within our collaborative team structure, working alongside dedicated RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Cardiac Monitor Technicians and Unit Secretaries, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting each other's professional development.
Canonsburg Hospital
Canonsburg Hospital is a recognized commitment to patient care. We are also proud to be a certified Primary Stroke CANCC Pathway To Excellence® facility, known for its nursing distinction and enter, providing crucial, specialized care to our community. Employees at Canonsburg Hospital benefit from a generous benefits package (available to full-time and part-time status employees), and a strong emphasis on professional development and shared governance, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
Allegheny Health Network
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.
General Overview
This job is a member of the direct care healthcare team and is responsible for providing care to patients and families under the direction of the registered nurse.
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs general nursing care within the LPN scope of practice. (30%)
- 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. (20%)
- 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. (20%)
- 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. (20%)
- 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. (20%)
- Other duties as assigned or requested. (10%)
Qualifications
Required
- 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
Preferred
- 1 year in healthcare
- PALS or ACLS
- State approved IV course certification.
- Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process
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Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
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