Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full-time, RHC Port Allegany
UPMC
- Port Allegany, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-On Bonus Details:
- $5,000 - 2yr Commitment | Less than 1-year exp. (including new grads)
- $7,500 - 2yr Commitment | More than 1-year exp.
Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.Responsibilities:*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.· Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.· Assess patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.· Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.· Comply with all policies and procedures.· Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).· Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.· Draw blood.· Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.· Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.· Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal