LPN w/Meds, PCN - GLPP Silver Creek
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Silver Creek
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description UPMC's GLPP Silver Creek office 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. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required! Some travel
to other GLPP offices is required so the selected candidate must be
willing to work at multiple locations in the area. Apply today to
join a great team and grow your career with
UPMC!Responsibilities:Adhere to internal and system-wide
competencies, behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure
efficient work processes. Actively participate in
monthly/departmental meetings and share ideas and suggestions for
operational improvements.Maintains competence through participation
in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences
with necessary documentationConducts 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.Assists in
the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for
patients and their families.Assists physician in patient
examination and performs specialized procedures.Possesses the
ability to obtain and interpret information considering age
specific needs.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.Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and
procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical
records and other data. Qualifications Graduate of an approved
Practical Nursing programOne year clinical experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Licensed Practical Nurse
in the State of New York.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)UPMC 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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