GLPP Family Practice is seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN Lead to join our team and help guide the delivery of exceptional patient care. This role combines hands-on clinical responsibilities with leadership duties, including staffing coordination, mentoring LPNs and MAs, and supporting the Diabetes clinic flow team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and passionate about fostering a collaborative and efficient care environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
This part-time position will work day-shift between Monday and Friday. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.
Responsibilities:
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Train and mentors LPNs and MAs.
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Ensure proper staffing of the clinic at all times.
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Assign physicians to exam rooms/pods on a daily basis.
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Assign clinic staff to support the physicians and physician extenders on a daily basis.
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Order all clinical supplies.
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Represent the concerns/issues of the clinic flow staff.
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Work with the clinical manager on resolution of clinic issues.
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Provide input for LPN/MA performance review and conducts review in conjunction with the clinical coordinator.
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Provide input for hiring decisions.
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Assess patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
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Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
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Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM under the direction of an RN.
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Phlebotomy and endocrine testing as ordered.
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Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed and prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
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Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
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Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
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Maintain Strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
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Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
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Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required.
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Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
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Must be able to perform all duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse in the unit.
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Must have in-depth knowledge of department and system-wide policies and procedures in order to function as a resource to others.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
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NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
