Licensed Practical Nurse, OP

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology Associates in York, PA is seeking an LPN to support a busy outpatient gastroenterology practice. The role offers independent triage work and clinical support across a 12-room, in-office setting, with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers.

Responsibilities include blood draws, medication administration, assisting with exams and procedures, vital signs, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current LPN license in PA or eligible multistate license (NLC).
• One year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood.
• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Assess patient condition and record vital signs/weight.

Skills

LPN license

CPR (BLS)

Patient care

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology Associates is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in York, PA. This position offers the opportunity to work independently within the Triage Department while also supporting clinical operations throughout a busy gastroenterology practice. The ideal candidate will enjoy a combination of patient interaction, clinical support, and care coordination in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Location:

UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology Associates

2690 Southfield Drive, Suite A

York, PA 17403

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• No evenings
• No weekends
• No holidays

Why Join Our Team?

• No evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Work within a collaborative team consisting of 5 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers
• Independent workspace within the Triage Department
• Opportunity to support a growing specialty practice with 12 exam rooms and an in-office phlebotomy suite

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.
• One year clinical experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Act 34
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran