LPN w/Meds, PCN - General Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Kane, PA

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at UPMC Kane's General Surgery Clinic! Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity? UPMC Kane is seeking an LPN to support our General Surgery Clinic, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with flexibility to align with the surgeon's needs—no weekends or holidays required! You'll work closely with our surgeon across both Kane and Johnsonburg clinics, with approximately 50% travel between UPMC Kane sites. Prior office LPN experience and surgical nursing experience are preferred, making this an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. If you're passionate about patient care and want a position that values work-life balance while offering professional growth, apply today and become part of UPMC's trusted healthcare team! Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment. In this role, there will be the opportunity to-

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience
Prior office LPN experience
Prior surgical nursing experience

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
Possess the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
Conduct interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provide necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keep abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines, and allergy injections.
Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keep appropriate records of same.
Perform laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
Identify and communicate educational needs of patients to their physician and teach in these areas upon his/her request.
Assist physician in patient examination and perform specialized procedures.
Maintain competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation.
Demonstrate UPMC's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers, and doing what is required the first time, every time, by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated, and thorough.