Allegheny Health Network Careers

Position:  Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: Multiple Practices
Location: Various Locations
Status: Full Time / Permanent

The Allegheny Health Network is currently seeking dynamic full time Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Medical Assistant Float Pool. The ideal candidates will be able and willing to travel to various locations on an as needed basis to assist different offices with both front and back office duties.

* Great opportunity to get experience working in multiple Specialties

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.

Required Experience:

• Must be able to travel to all office locations
• Current licensure as an LPN or LVN.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.