Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient - UPMC OBGYN of Lititz, Triage Nurse

UPMC•Lititz, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Outpatient, for its UPMC Ob/Gyn office in Lititz. This is a triage position on a collaborative nursing team that works closely with supportive providers. The recently renovated office has a dedicated workspace for the nursing triage team and free parking behind the office. The team values professionalism, mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. The Monday-through-Friday schedule consists of three days per week from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., one day from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and one extended day from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. The role is open to graduate and experienced LPNs and offers a sign-on bonus. UPMC also mentions growth opportunities, benefits, PTO accrual, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact state when applicable.
CPR required according to AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.
Employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of the residency change.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience preferred.
Previous ob/gyn experience preferred.
Previous triage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Draw blood.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Administer 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 regarding medical records and other data.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice and instructions.