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LPN w/Meds, PCN - GLPP Silver Creek

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Silver Creek
Posted on: March 20, 2023

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.

Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Buffalo , LPN w/Meds, PCN - GLPP Silver Creek, Healthcare , Silver Creek, New York

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