UPMC is currently looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) for our outpatient Digestive Disease Center in Williamsport. This LPN position enjoys a consistent weekly schedule, dayshift, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with no weekends or major holidays!

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!

• $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 the 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 a 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, and communicating physician advice/instructions.

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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)

• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran