Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Health Department, Intravenous Therapies, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, OSHA, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Prescription Drugs, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations
UPMC is currently hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN to join our outpatient Pediatrics office on Pine Street in Williamsport. This position is Monday - Friday day shift, as schedule between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Saturday mornings, (8:00 am - 12:00pm, are covered on rotation by all office nurses.
- 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 | 2-year Commitment | 0-1 years experience & recent graduates
- $7,500 | 2-year 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
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center