LPN - Med Surg (Full Time), Westfield

Highmark Health • Full-time • Westfield, New York, United States • 3m ago

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Westfield Memorial Hospital

Westfield Memorial has 4 inpatient medical-surgical beds. We are a small rural hospital that provides essential healthcare services to include a 24/7 E.D., inpatient care, cardiac stress testing, laboratory and radiology services. These services provide a critical stopgap for the citizens in a remote area of Western New York.

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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
CPR – American Heart Association

Preferred

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

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Pay Range Minimum:

$20.15

Pay Range Maximum:

$30.93

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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