Senior LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Tri County Cardiology Clinic - Natrona Heights - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for the Tri County Cardiology Clinic in Natrona Heights. This full-time position provides quality care to patients and families in a cardiology setting, working under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards
• Assist with preparation of equipment and support the physician/clinical provider during patient treatment, examination, and testing
• Collect assessment data, prepare patients for examination, and document clinical information in patient records
• Order diagnostic tests as directed by the registered nurse or physician/clinical provider and gather or examine results prior to physician assessment
• Schedule procedures and obtain necessary authorizations
• Provide oversight and technical expertise as needed
• Administer injections or medications, collect blood and tissue specimens, and prepare them for laboratory testing
• Clean equipment, properly dispose of contaminated supplies, and maintain organized work areas according to regulatory standards
• Order cost-effective supplies, stock rooms, and prepare examination areas
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current state licensure as an LPN or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 3 years of LPN or LVN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• State-approved IV course certification
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and assessment process

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR certification from the American Heart Association
• PALS or ACLS certification may be required based on specific area of practice
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Additional Requirements

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. All employees must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all data security guidelines established by the company. Employees must also comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.