Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Nephrology

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is currently looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) for our outpatient Nephrology in Williamsport. This LPN position enjoys a consistent weekly schedule, dayshift, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm with no weekends or major holidays! Sign-on Bonus!: Take the next step in your nursing career with UPMC and be rewarded for bringing your talents to our team. There has never been a better time to join UPMC! $5,000.00 | 2-year Commitment | Recent graduates & LPNs with less than 1 year of experience $7,500.00 | 2-year Commitment | LPNs with 1+ years of experience

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Act 34 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.

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.