Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (Urology)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Department of Urology is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join its outpatient team at the Kaufmann Building in Oakland. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills and can work in a busy, fast-paced practice.

The nurse provides patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with the care team. The role includes supporting physicians during examinations and procedures, administering medications, performing IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse, documenting care, and promoting wellness through patient education. A sign-on bonus is available: $7,500 for nurses with more than one year of experience, or $5,000 for graduate nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; CPR must meet AHA standards that include didactic and skills demonstration components and be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced practice.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Administer medications, including oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV drip medications.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and weight.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Perform IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Document activities and interventions, patient and family responses, and medications dispensed or prescribed in the medical record.
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice and instructions.
• Provide patient care using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive base, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign-on bonus of $7,500 for nurses with more than one year of experience, or $5,000 for graduate nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience.
• Career path offering experience to support future career goals.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed