Licensed Practical Nurse

Highmark Health • Full-time • Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States • 1w ago

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization and performs technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in setting up the surgical operating suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. (20%)
Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (20%)
Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients and participates in the surgical pause to assure correct patient and surgical site. (20%)
Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (20%)
Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count. (10%)
Cares for and utilizes resources to promote cost effective and efficient environment for patients. (10%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

High school diploma/ GED or equivalent.
Current state licensure as an LPN OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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.

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.

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. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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