Company :
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 the patient for examination, and documents clinical information on the patient record. (20%)
- Orders diagnostic tests as directed by a registered nurse or physician/clinical provider and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results before 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.
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