LPN - General Medical Surgical (36 hrs) Jefferson Job Clairton area,Pennsylvania USA,Nursing

Job Title

4 West – Medical Surgical Unit

Job Description

4 West is a 36 bed medical-surgical unit including a 4 bed bariatric surgery recovery area. 4 West specializes in the care of post-operative patients from adolescence to adulthood in addition to caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses and levels of care relating to all body systems including diabetes management, cellulitis, wound/ostomy care, and failure to thrive in the older adult.

Jefferson Hospital has Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).

At Allegheny Health Network, 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.

Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the clinical provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.

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.

Orders diagnostic tests as directed by the clinical provider and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.

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.

Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

High School/GED
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Preferred

1 year in healthcare
PALS or ACLS
State approved IV course certification.
Knowledge of EPIC documentation and assessment process

Additional Employment Requirements:

CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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. 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.

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