Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient-general Surgery-west Penn Hospital

Allegheny Health Network

Unknown, Unknown, US
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Performs general nursing care under direction
Assists physician during patient treatment
Collects assessment data and documents records
** Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their outpatient general surgery department. The role involves providing quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, with responsibilities including assisting in examinations, collecting data, and scheduling procedures. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Essential duties include assisting with equipment preparation, collecting assessment data, and ordering diagnostic tests as directed by clinical providers.
  • Candidates must hold current state licensure as an LPN and possess specific clearance certificates including Act 34, Act 33, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Matching Summary

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** Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their outpatient general surgery department. The role involves providing quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, with responsibilities including assisting in examinations, collecting data, and scheduling procedures. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Performs general nursing care under direction
  • Assists physician during patient treatment
  • Collects assessment data and documents records
  • Orders and gathers diagnostic test results
  • Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations

Nice-to-have

  • 1 year healthcare experience preferred
  • State approved IV course certification
  • Knowledge of OASIS documentation process
  • PALS or ACLS certification may be required

Key Requirements

  • Current state licensure as an LPN
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • CPR – American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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