Licensed Practical Nurse - Diabetes / Endocrine - West Penn - Full Time

Nursing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Position at Allegheny Clinic

Position: 55199
Title:  Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: Diabetes / Endocrine
Location: West Penn Hospital

Travel is required.
This person will be working with the Retinal Camera and traveling to PCP offices.

 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 to satellite locations may be required

 

Required Experience:

  • Current licensure as an LPN or LVN.
  • 1 year healthcare experience preferred.