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Licensed Practical Nurse, OP
UPMC • Cumberland, MD 21503 • Posted 10 days ago
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In-person • Part-time • $17.04-$26.01/hr • Entry Level
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The Licensed Practical Nurse at UPMC Western Maryland's Center for Hope & Healing is responsible for supporting the inpatient mental health diversion residential crisis service facility. This role involves observing medications being administered, assisting with medical referrals, patient education for health-related matters, and maintaining a warm, friendly, and hospitable environment. The position requires compliance with regulatory agencies and the ability to perform IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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 the patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Perform IV therapy under the direction of a 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.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Preferred
- One year of clinical experience
About UPMC
UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary and specialty care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. UPMC operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices both domestically and internationally.
Full Job Description
Pay Range for this position is $17.04 - $26.01
The Center for Hope & Healing (CHH) is an 8-bed inpatient mental health diversion residential crisis service facility. We offer administration, discharge planning, case management, and medication supervision. The LPN on our team will be observing medications being administered, assisting with medical referrals, and patient education for health-related matters. The CHH is looking for an LPN to assist with consumer services, while they maintain a warm, friendly, and hospitable environment. Primary responsibilities will be answering questions, obtaining clinical information, and documentation of all duties previously mentioned. All individuals utilizing this service are considered medically stable and do not require intrusive health interventions (i.e. IV medications), or assistance with ADLs.
**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 the patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.
+ Comply with all policies and procedures.
+ Perform IV therapy under the direction of a 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 of clinical experience preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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