LPN Operating Room Nurse

3 days ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Job Title: LPN Operating Room Nurse

Estimated Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 per year

Company Overview: UPMC Altoona is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment.

Job Description:

Patient Care Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in providing direct patient care in the operating room setting. Key responsibilities include preparing and assisting with meals, providing fresh water and between-meal nourishment, and assisting with toileting, specimen collection, and patient mobility.

  • Prepares and assists with meals, including tube feedings.
  • Provides fresh water and between-meal nourishment.
  • Assists with toileting, specimen collection, and patient mobility.
Medication Administration

The LPN will be responsible for handling, storing, and administering medications under supervision and as ordered. This includes cleaning and maintaining medication carts and supplies, keeping team leaders informed of medication-related issues, and demonstrating knowledge of medications and IV therapy.

  • Handles, stores, and administers medications under supervision and as ordered.
  • Cleans and maintains medication cart and supplies.
  • Keeps team leader informed of medication-related issues.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV therapy.
Support Tasks

The LPN will also perform various support tasks, including answering nurse call systems promptly, escorting patients to and from departments, maintaining patient rooms and equipment, and providing treatments such as catheter care, suctioning, enemas, and dressing changes as assigned.

  • Answers nurse call system promptly.
  • Escorts patients to and from departments.
  • Maintains patient rooms and equipment; performs terminal cleaning if needed.
  • Provides treatments such as catheter care, suctioning, enemas, and dressing changes as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have a valid license as a practical nurse in the State of Pennsylvania and successfully pass the Altoona Hospital pharmacology challenge exam. Additional requirements include CPR certification based on AHA standards and completion of licensure examination within four months of hire or within one year of graduation.



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