What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Colon and Rectal Surgery position at UPMC?
UPMC’s Colon and Rectal Surgery office is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient-focused team. In this role, you’ll assist physicians with examinations and procedures, administer medications and provide education and support to patients and families. Experience with ostomy and wound care, along with certification in these areas, is preferred but not required. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.
This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7500.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
- Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Identifies and communicates educational needs of patients to their physician and does teaching in these areas upon his/her request.
- Assists physician in patient examination and performs specialized procedures.
- Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation.
- Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.