What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, OP - OB/GYN (Altoona, PA) position at UPMC?
UPMC is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OP to join their OB/GYN outpatient office in Altoona, PA! This position will assist the clinical teams with scheduled procedures, triaging patient calls, rooming patients, and chaperoning with the provider. The LPN will play a key role as a member of the care delivery team.
Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with no evenings, weekends, or holidays! This position may require travel to other offices in surrounding areas to support staffing needs, as needed.
Sign-On Bonus Details:
• $7,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
• $5,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience
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.
Salary : $17 - $26
