LPN w/Meds, PCN - Podiatry
Description
Advance Your Nursing Career with UPMC Kane’s Podiatry Practice!
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a full-time role that combines professional growth with work-life balance? UPMC Kane is seeking an LPN to join our Podiatry team, where you’ll provide essential care and support in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
This position offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule between 7\:30 AM and 5\:00 PM, with flexibility to accommodate the podiatrist’s schedule and patient needs—no weekends or holidays required! You’ll work between our Kane and Johnsonburg clinics, with approximately 50% travel among UPMC Kane sites.
Prior experience in a medical office, podiatry, or general surgery setting is preferred, as well as surgical LPN experience. In addition to a meaningful role in patient care, UPMC offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and endless opportunities for career growth and development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today and join a team that’s committed to excellence in care and your success!
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment.
In this role, there will be the opportunity to-
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
- Possess the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
- Conduct interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provide necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
- Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keep abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines, and allergy injections.
- Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keep appropriate records of same.
- Perform laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
- Identify and communicate educational needs of patients to their physician and teach in these areas upon his/her request.
- Assist physician in patient examination and perform specialized procedures.
- Maintain competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation.
- Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time, by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated, and thorough.