Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Nephrology

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our outpatient Nephrology clinic in Williamsport. The position offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm with no weekends or major holidays.

A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates, with two-tier commitments for varying experience levels. Responsibilities include direct patient care, blood draws, medication administration (oral, SQ, IM, IV), and assisting physicians with examinations and

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.

Skills

LPN

Outpatient nursing

Patient care

Job description

UPMC is currently looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) for our outpatient Nephrology in Williamsport. This LPN position enjoys a consistent weekly schedule, dayshift, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm with no weekends or major holidays!

Sign-on Bonus!:

Take the next step in your nursing career with UPMC and be rewarded for bringing your talents to our team. There has never been a better time to join UPMC!

• $5,000.00 | 2-year Commitment | Recent graduates & LPNs with less than 1 year of experience
• $7,500.00 | 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.
• 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.