• LPN - CPG Surgery

    LifePoint Health (Johnstown, PA)


    Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time LPN for CPG Surgery in Johnstown, PA. The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patients, assisting medical staff, and providing quality care to the patients.Provides direct patient care ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.

     

    People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

     

    *Where We Are:*

    **The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.

    *Why Choose Us:*

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

    • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

    • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

    • And much more…

    *Essential Responsibilities:*

     

    Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.

     

    Assists with speculum/anoscope exams and cultures, Wound Vac, removal of drains and foleys, ostomies, minor surgical procedures, other invasive office procedures.

     

    Demonstrate knowledge of sterility during procedures.

     

    Handles patient telephone inquiries and submitting prescription orders electronically as needed.

     

    Identifies educational needs of patients/families and collaborates with providers and other healthcare professionals to meet those needs.

     

    Prepares daily charts.

     

    Coordinates and orients new nursing personnel regarding office set-up requirements, associated activities, and procedures.

     

    Coordinates patient care activities with the hospital.

     

    Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts.

     

    Competently documents visits and notes in EPIC.

     

    Completes inventory and orders medical supplies.

     

    Participates in office Quality Improvement initiatives.

     

    *Job Qualifications:*

    *Education:*

    *Required:*Graduate of a state program for licensed practical nurses.**

    *Experience:*

    *Required: *One year experience working in a clinical setting.

    *Preferred: *One-year clinical outpatient office experience, preferably in a General/Bariatric setting. Electronic medical record experience either in acute care setting or medical office practice.

    *Certification/Licensure/Registration:*

    *Required: *Current valid Pennsylvania nursing license*.*

    *EEOC Statement:*

     

    /Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law./

     

    **Job:** **Nursing*

    Organization:**

    **Title:** *LPN - CPG Surgery*

    **Location:** *Pennsylvania-Johnstown*

    **Requisition ID:** *7479-10106*