Allegheny Health Network - Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy - Pittsburgh - Full Time
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: Allergy
Location: AGH Professional Building
Status: Full Time
*** Travel is required to West Penn Hospital and Wexford
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
- Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record.
- Orders diagnostic tests as directed by registered nurse or physician/clinical provider and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment.
- Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary.
- May give injections, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, and prepares them for testing.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Travel between McMurray & Sewickley is required - a couple days a week at each.
Required Experience:
- Current licensure as an LPN or LVN.
- 1 year healthcare experience preferred.