Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OP, RHC Gastro

at  UPMC

UPMC Cole Medical Group is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our RHC Gastro outpatient office in Coudersport, PA. This is a full-time day shift position working four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00am to 6:30pm, with no weekends or major holiday commitments. 3-day weekends!! If you are an LPN looking for a consistent weekly schedule, competitive pay, & excellent benefits all while working alongside a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for! Apply today and join us in our mission to provide Life Changing Medicine.

Sign-on Bonus: This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you are a recent graduate looking to launch your career, or an experienced LPN looking for something new, there has never been a better time to join UPMC!

• Sign-On Bonus Details:
• $5,000 - 2yr Commitment | Less than 1-year exp. (including new grads)
• $7,500 - 2yr Commitment | More than 1-year exp.

PURPOSE:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.
• Assess patient’s general condition and take vital signs and weight.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Draw blood.
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.