Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Family Medicine, Loyalsock at UPMC

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Blood Draw, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Vital Signs, Patient Education, Documentation, OSHA Compliance, CLIA Compliance, BLS Certification, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Medical Group is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for the outpatient Family Medicine office in Loyalsock! This is a full-time position that works four day shifts (as scheduled between 8:00am - 5:00pm) and one evening shift per week (10:00am - 7:00pm), with occasional, four-hour, Saturday morning shifts on rotation (7-8 per year | 8:00am - 12:00pm). Sign-on Bonus!: This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or an experienced LPN looking for something new, there has never been a better time to join UPMC! $5,000.00 - 2yr Commitment | 0-1 year 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. Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal 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

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care to office patients under the supervision of patient care providers, which includes drawing blood, administering various types of medications, and assisting physicians with procedures. Responsibilities also involve assessing patient conditions, taking vital signs, performing IV therapy under RN direction, and maintaining accurate medical records.