Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Urology

UPMC is currently hiring for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient Urology office in Williamsport. This position has a consistent weekly schedule, Monday - Friday, between 8:30am - 5:00pm, with no weekends or major holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPN looking for a change in their career, or a new graduate LPN just looking to start theirs! Apply today and join a team of exceptional healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing Life Changing Medicine to families in their community.

• Sign-on Bonus!: This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! Whether you're a recent/expected graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN looking for a change, there has never been a better time to join UPMC!

• $5,000.00 - 2yr Commitment | 0-1 years experience & recent graduates

• $7,500.00 - 2yr Commitment | 1+ years experience

Purpose:

Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.

Responsibilities:

• Draw blood.

• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).

• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.

• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.

• Assess patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.

• Comply with all policies and procedures.

• Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.

• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.

• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.

• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

• Occasional travel to Lewisburg office

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.

• Willing to travel to Lewisburg occasionally for clinic hours (3-4 times/year).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

• Current Pennsylvania nursing license, or a multistate license issued by an NLC participating state. Employees working on an out of state NLC license who later establish residency in Pennsylvania must apply for a PA Nursing license within 60 days of their residency change.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran