Licensed Practical Nurse, OP

UPMC•Cumberland, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland's OB Physicians' Practice is seeking a full-time LPN! This is a Monday - Friday, dayshift position. Generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2 year commitment for eligible candidates! As the LPN, you will provide professional nursing care to office patients under the supervision of patient care providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
One year of clinical experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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.

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.