Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Allergy

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC in Williamsport is currently hiring for an outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Allergy office. This is a regular full-time, dayshift, position Monday-Friday, with no weekends or major holidays. (Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm & Friday 7:30am-4:00pm). Whether you're an experienced LPN seeking a new opportunity or a recent graduate ready to begin your nursing career, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering Life Changing Medicine to patients throughout the region. Sign-on Bonus Available! This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus, making now an excellent time to join UPMC's award-winning team of healthcare professionals. $5,000 | 2-year commitment | Recent graduates and LPNs with 0-1 years of experience $7,500 | 2-year commitment | LPNs with 1+ years of experience

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
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.

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.