LPN w/Meds, PCN - Podiatry

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Kane, PA

8d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a full-time role that combines professional growth with work-life balance? UPMC Kane is seeking an LPN to join our Podiatry team, where you'll provide essential care and support in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with flexibility to accommodate the podiatrist's schedule and patient needs—no weekends or holidays required! You'll work between our Kane and Johnsonburg clinics, with approximately 50% travel among UPMC Kane sites. Prior experience in a medical office, podiatry, or general surgery setting is preferred, as well as surgical LPN experience. In addition to a meaningful role in patient care, UPMC offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and endless opportunities for career growth and development. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today and join a team that's committed to excellence in care and your success! Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment.

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 medical office, podiatry, or general surgery nursing experience
Prior surgical LPN 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.
Demonstrates 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.