Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Family Medicine, McElhattan
We are currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the outpatient Family Medicine office in McElhatten, PA. This is a full-time position that typically works 4 day shifts & 1 evening shift per week (till 7pm). Saturday mornings are covered on rotation (every 4th or 5th). This office is open:
* Monday-Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
* Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
* Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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!
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$5,000.00 - 2yr Commitment | 0-1 years experience & recent graduates
* $7,500.00 - 2yr Commitment | 1+ years experience
Purpose:
Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.
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.
Qualifications:
* Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34 with renewal
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR 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 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.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran