LPN w/Meds, PCN
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Purpose:To assist in the delivery of primary health
services and nursing care to individuals and
families.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. Qualifications Graduate of an
approved Practical Nursing programOne year clinical experience
preferredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Licensed
Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.CPR required based on
AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration
component within 30 days of hireMust complete licensure examination
within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation,
whichever comes first.? Though temporary permits are valid for one
year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit
(or until the results of the examination are known at which time it
becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure
examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be
terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of
the BU. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Temporary Practice Permit
(TPP)Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI ClearanceUPMC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran COVID-19
Vaccination Information Individuals hired into this role must
comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning
employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information
section at the top of this page to learn more. Total Rewards More
than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards
package cares for you in all areas of life - because we believe
that you're at your best when receiving the support you need:
professional, personal, financial, and more. Our Values At UPMC,
we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us
accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity
& Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity,
Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive,
positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan
members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
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