Licensed Practical Nurse, OP

UPMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to office patients, including drawing blood and administering medications. Assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures while maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an approved LPN school of nursing and possess current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. You are proficient in drawing blood, administering medications (oral, SQ, IM, IV), assisting physicians with procedures, and performing patient assessments including vital signs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN

CPR

BLS

IV therapy

Act 34

Job Description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Flex Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to help support McKeesport Internal Medicine.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: McKeesport

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.


  • Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. 
  • One year clinical experience preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

     
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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