Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Digestive Disease Center

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Key Responsibilities

Draw blood. Comply with

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Licensed Practical NurseHealthcare Clinical

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 - 2 year Commitment | 0-1 years experience & recent graduates
- $7,500.00 - 2 year Commitment | 1+ years experience

Responsibilities

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→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.

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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.