Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Primary Care, 9th Floor

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Susquehanna Medical Group is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for the outpatient Primary Care office in Williamsport. This is a full-time position that works 4x day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm & 8:30am-5:00pm) and 1x evening shift per week (10:30am-7:00pm), with Saturday mornings covered on rotation (8:00am-12:00pm), typically once a month. Apply today and join a team of exceptional healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing Life Changing Medicine to families in their community. 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 including recent graduates $7,500.00 - 2yr Commitment | 1+ years experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus of $5,000 for 0-1 years experience or $7,500 for 1+ years experience.
• Full-time employment with a structured schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees