University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse, OP to join their team at the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with no evenings, weekends, and select holidays off. This is a very busy facility, and the LPN will have an opportunity to work with a variety of providers including Orthopaedic Surgeons, Primary Care Sports Medicine, and Neuropsychologists. 

Sign On Bonus may be available

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.