What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - Comprehensive Lung Center (UPMC Presbyterian) position at UPMC?
Casual Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - Comprehensive Lung Center (UPMC Presbyterian)
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse passionate about delivering the best care possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Join us at UPMC Presbyterian as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Comprehensive Lung Center.
Schedule: Per diem, scheduled Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., no holidays, no on call
About the Position: This position will in large part support our allergy and biologic injection specialty. Assist with refills and obtaining prior authorizations.
Responsibilities:
- Draw blood.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
- Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.
- Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Assess patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.
- Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
- Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000