Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (Casual)

UPMC•Wexford, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Tri Rivers is hiring a casual Licensed Practical Nurse for an outpatient role supporting eight Rheumatology and Osteoporosis providers. The position works up to 12–15 hours per week during weekday daylight hours. Duties include rooming patients, responding to patient messages, refilling prescriptions, scheduling, completing medication authorizations and patient assistance forms, and scanning documentation. Occasional travel to other office locations may be needed. UPMC Tri Rivers is a multi-specialty office with a growing rheumatology and osteoporosis division. The posting notes room for growth within the department and free parking at all locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state when applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draw blood.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Administer medications, including oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV drip medications.
Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and weight.
Comply with all policies and procedures.
Perform IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Document activities and interventions, patient and family responses, and medications dispensed or prescribed in the medical record.
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice and instructions.
Room patients, respond to patient messages, refill prescriptions, schedule appointments, complete medication authorizations and patient assistance forms, and scan documentation.