LPN w/Meds, PCN - Fredonia Medical Office at UPMC

Fredonia, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Medication Administration, Vaccine Administration, Patient Interviewing, Patient Counseling, Nursing Care Planning, Patient Examination Assistance, Sterilization, Supply Ordering, Laboratory Duties, Patient Education, Confidentiality, CPR, BLS, OSHA Compliance, CLIA Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Great Lakes Physicians Practice (GLPP) in Western New York is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at our Fredonia office. This full-time opportunity offers a Monday through Friday work schedule, with no weekend or holiday shifts. The role requires travel between our Dunkirk, Cassadaga, and Silver Creek locations. Why GLPP? Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment. Potential for career growth within the GLPP network. If you are a dedicated LPN looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply today! Sign On Bonus Available! Responsibilities: 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. Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program One-year clinical experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will administer medications and vaccines as ordered by the physician, assist in patient care planning and evaluation, and perform specialized procedures during patient examinations. Responsibilities also include maintaining competence through continuing education, conducting patient interviews, and managing office equipment sterilization and supply ordering.