Licensed Practical Nurse, OP

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Specialty Care Gastroenterology Associates in York, PA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Triage Department. You will support clinical operations, draw blood, administer medications, and assist physicians in a busy outpatient gastroenterology practice.

The role offers a daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, and independent workspace within the triage area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Current LPN licensure in PA or NLC state with multistate license.
• BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood.
• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Assess patient condition and monitor vital signs/weight.
• Document all activities in the medical record.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data.
• Provide patient education materials and guidance as directed.

Skills

Blood draws

Vital signs

IV therapy

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing

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