Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Pediatrics, 9th Floor

UPMC Susquehanna Medical Group is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for the outpatient Pediatrics office in Williamsport. This is a Full-time position, Monday - Friday, 4x Day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm) and 1x Evening shift per week (10:30am-7:00pm), No weekends or major holidays. Apply today and join a team of exceptional healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing Life Changing Medicine to families in their community.

• 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 including 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.

• 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
• 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 Pennsylvania nursing license, or a multistate license issued by an NLC‑participating state. Employees working on an out‑of‑state NLC license who later establish residency in Pennsylvania must apply for a PA Nursing license within 60 days of their residency change.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran