Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Orthopedics

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Williamsport, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is currently hiring for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient Orthopedics office in Williamsport. This position has a consistent weekly schedule, Monday - Friday, between 7:45 am - 5:00pm, with no weekends or major holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPN looking for a change in their career, or a new graduate LPN just looking to start theirs! 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 sign-on bonus! Whether you're a recent/expected graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN looking for a change, 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Act 34 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 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. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

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.