What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Licensed Practical Nurse, OP - Comp Lung Center (UPMC Presbyterian) position at UPMC?
UPMC Presbyterian is looking to hire a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse, OP to support the OP Comprehensive Lung Center.
Schedule:
- Daylight
- Monday-Friday shifts
- Per Diem
Purpose:
Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.
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 : $20 - $31
