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Licensed Practical Nurse, OP Newport Family Care
UPMC • Newport, PA 17074 • Posted 5 days ago
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UPMC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, day shift position with no weekends or holidays. This role involves providing professional nursing care to office patients under the supervision of patient care providers, including drawing blood, administering medications, assisting physicians, and performing IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus and requires compliance with various regulatory agencies and UPMC policies.
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.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- CPR 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)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement.
Preferred
- One year 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
**_***This position is eligible for a generous Sign on Bonus!***_**
**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
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal *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**
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