What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - GLPP Cassadaga Internal Medicine position at UPMC?
GLPP Cassadaga Internal Medicine is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you'll assist with patient assessments, administer medications and vaccines, support physicians during exams, and help educate patients and families. We value candidates who are committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of care and compliance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and patient-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.
This full-time position will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required depending on staffing needs.
Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7500.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to internal and system-wide competencies, behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes.
- Actively participate in monthly/departmental meetings and share ideas and suggestions for operational improvements.
- Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation
- Conducts interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provides necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
- Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keeps abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines and allergy injections.
- Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
- Assists physician in patient examination and performs specialized procedures.
- Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
- Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keeps appropriate records of same.
Performs laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
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entifies and communicates educational needs of patients to their physician and does teaching in these areas upon his/her request.
- Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
