LPN - GLPP Pulmonology

GLPP Pulmonology is seek an LPN to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500.00 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do

• Adhere to internal and system-wide competencies, behaviors, policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes.
• Actively participate in monthly/departmental meetings and share ideas and suggestions for operational improvements.
• Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation
• Conducts interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provides necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
• Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keeps abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines and allergy injections.
• Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
• Assists physician in patient examination and performs specialized procedures.
• Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
• Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keeps appropriate records of same.
• Performs laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
• Identifies and communicates educational needs of patients to their physician and does teaching in these areas upon his/her request.
• Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.