Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Urology

Join UPMC's outpatient Urology team in Williamsport as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and enjoy the work-life balance you've been looking for. This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or major holidays. Whether you're an experienced LPN seeking a new opportunity or a recent graduate ready to begin your nursing career, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering  _Life Changing Medicine_  to patients throughout the region.

+ Sign-on Bonus Available! This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus, making now an excellent time to join UPMC's award-winning team of healthcare professionals.

+ $5,000 | 2-year commitment | Recent graduates and LPNs with 0-1 years of experience

+ $7,500 | 2-year commitment | LPNs with 1+ years of experience

Purpose:

Provides professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.

Responsibilities:

+ Draw blood.

+ Administer medications, including oral, SQ, IM, and IV drip therapies.

+ Perform IV therapy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

+ Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.

+ Assess patients' general condition, including vital signs and weight.

+ Promote wellness through patient education and by communicating physician instructions and recommendations.

+ Document patient care activities, interventions, responses, and medications in the medical record.

+ Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and patient information.

+ Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including those established by OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

+ Occasionally travel to the Lewisburg office.

+ Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.

+ Willing to travel to Lewisburg occasionally for clinic hours (3-4 times/year).

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 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