Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Family Medicine, McElhattan

at  UPMC

We are currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the outpatient Family Medicine office in McElhatten, PA. This is a full-time position that typically works 4 day shifts & 1 evening shift per week (till 7pm). Saturday mornings are covered on rotation (every 4th or 5th). This office is open:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 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.
• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.