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UPMC Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Plastic Surgery in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

UPMC is currently hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse, OP for our outpatient Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Williamsport, PA. This LPN position enjoys a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00am-4:30pm with no Weekends or Major Holidays (7 paid holidays per year).

  • 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!

  • Sign-On Bonus Details:

  • $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.

  • Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • 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

  • Act 33 with renewal

  • Act 34 with renewal

  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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