LPN - Lakeshore Family Practice

UPMC • Erie, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC's Lakeshore Family Practice is seeking an LPN to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. No holidays or evenings are required. One to two weekends may be required per year. Prior experience with Epic is preferred. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program
• One year clinical experience preferred
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Epic is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability
• an exceptional retirement program
• PTO
• wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• Competitive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree