Description

UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services - LPN - BMA Dermatology - Full time - Daylight - Monday-Thursday 8a.m. to 4:30p.m.  Friday 7:30a.m. to 4p.m.  (could change per Manager)

 *Willing to travel to Ebensburg, Bedford, Altoona and Huntingdon Offices

Purpose:
Provide professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Assess patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Draw blood.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. 

One year clinical experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation OR Basic Life Support OR Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hire CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Licensed Practical Nurse

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