Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient -Cheswick/Natrona Heights - Full Time

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards. (30%)

• Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. (20%)

• Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record. (20%)

• 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. (20%)