What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Family Medicine, Loyalsock position at UPMC?
UPMC Medical Group is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for the outpatient Family Medicine office in Loyalsock! This is a full-time position that works four day shifts (as scheduled between 8:00am - 5:00pm) and one evening shift per week (10:00am - 7:00pm), with occasional, four-hour, Saturday morning shifts on rotation (7-8 per year | 8:00am - 12:00pm).
- Sign-on Bonus!: This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or an experienced LPN looking for something new, there has never been a better time to join UPMC!
- $5,000.00 - 2yr Commitment | 0-1 year experience & recent graduates
- $7,500.00 - 2yr Commitment | 1 years experience
Purpose:
Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.
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.