UPMC Cole Medical Group is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Cole Memorial Medical Group. This is a casual (per diem) position working 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 6:30pm, with no weekends or major holiday commitments. If you are an LPN looking for a flexible schedule, competitive pay, & excellent benefits all while working alongside a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for! Apply today and join us in our mission to provide Life Changing Medicine.

Purpose:
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.