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

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

30d

About The Position

UPMC Susquehanna Medical Group is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for the outpatient Pediatrics office in Williamsport. This is a Full-time position, Monday - Friday, 4x Day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm) and 1x Evening shift per week (10:30am-7:00pm), No weekends or major holidays. 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 Purpose: Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
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.

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.