What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, OP position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland's OB Physicians' Practice is seeking a full-time LPN!
This is a Monday - Friday, dayshift position.
Generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2 year commitment for eligible candidates!
As the LPN, you will provide professional nursing care to office patients under the 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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000