LPN w/Meds, PCN - Pinecrest Family Practice
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionUPMC's Pinecrest Family Practice is seeking an LPN to
join their team! The LPN will assist in the delivery of primary
health services and nursing care to individuals and families. This
is a full-time position and will be scheduled Monday through Friday
from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. No holidays, evenings or weekends are
required. Prior experience in a medical office setting is preferred
but not required. Apply today to join a great team and grow your
career with UPMC!
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 program
- One 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
hire
- Must 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 renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranTotal
RewardsMore 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 ValuesAt
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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