Licensed Practical Nurse - OP at UPMC

**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.

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. One year clinical experience preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

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 34

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**