Licensed Practical Nurse, OP

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a dedicated interdisciplinary team. The role supports patients with complex needs in an outpatient setting, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or on-call requirements, and travel between Central Pennsylvania locations.

The LPN will provide professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers, aligning with patient-centered goals and

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required (PA).
• Strong patient-care focus and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and collect specimens as needed.
• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip as directed.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Assess patient condition, monitor vital signs and weight.
• Document all activities and responses in the medical record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Documentation

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine 409 S. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

UPMC Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support patients with complex healthcare needs while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

This newly created position will help support the continued growth of the practice and our expanding provider team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organized, and passionate about providing exceptional care and support to patients and families.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Daylight hours
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No on-call requirements
• Travel required between various Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine locations throughout Central Pennsylvania

Join UPMC Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine and become part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-focused care while supporting individuals and families through every stage of their healthcare journey.

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.