RN OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) Pittsburgh

Job Description

Job Description

This is ATC Healthcare in Pittsburgh

*** WE OFFER DAILY PAY or WEEKLY DIRECT DEPOSIT & Overtime ***

There are many benefits to working with ATC Healthcare. We offer competitive pay with multiple pay options to meet your needs. Employees can choose to be paid daily by Global VISA Debit card, weekly by direct deposit. We also take care of processing your tax deductions so you can avoid a nasty surprise during tax season.

Compensation is based on experience and relevant skill set. All ATC Healthcare employees are hourly. Employees are eligible for holiday pay and referral bonuses. Some work assignments offer travel pay.

Best of all, you decide when and where you want to work! We have significant contract and PRN, Per Diem shift opportunities. Working for us is a great way to make extra money and to expand your skill set and professional network!

Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

· Possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing severe, but not life-threatening, conditions requiring moderately complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions.

· Applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to moderately complex conditions, therapies and interventions.

· Initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being, in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate personnel on the assigned unit.

· Complies with ATC policies/procedures.

· Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.

· Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.

· Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.

· Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.

· Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.

· Provides individualized patient and family teaching.

· Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.

· Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation protocols, as applicable.

· Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

· Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

· Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.

· Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.

· Maintains competency in care by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.

· Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.

· Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

Job Requirements

Current Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) OR Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

· License

· Basic Life Support / BLS certification from an accredited instructor.

· Minimum of one year paid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) work experience within the past year of direct patient care.

· Must have reliable transportation to and from shifts

Required experience:

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) OR Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

· 1 year

EOE

About Best Nurse, LLC DBA ATC Healthcare Services
Every single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path..

Company Description

About Best Nurse, LLC DBA ATC Healthcare Services\r\nEvery single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path..