LPN Lead

UPMC; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Gastroenterology Associates is seeking a compassionate LPN to join our busy specialty practice. This role primarily supports the Camp Hill location with travel to West Shore Office Park­way in Mechanicsburg up to 2-3 days per week. The LPN will engage in patient communication, care coordination, and collaboration with providers to ensure timely, high-quality care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentors LPNs and MAs.
• Ensure proper staffing of the clinic at all times.
• Assign physicians to exam rooms/pods on a daily basis.
• Assign clinic staff to support the physicians and physician extenders on a daily basis.
• Order all clinical supplies.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Comply with regulatory agencies (OSHA, CLIA, PA Dept of Health).Maintain confidentiality of medical records.

Skills

LPN license

3+ years experience

Leadership

Education

LPN program

Job description

LPN – Gastroenterology Associates

UPMC Gastroenterology Associates is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented LPN to join our busy specialty practice. This role will primarily support our Camp Hill location while providing coverage and operational support at our West Shore office on Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg as needed. Travel between locations may be required up to 2-3 days per week to support staffing and practice operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN who enjoys patient communication, care coordination, and working closely with providers to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• No weekends or holidays

Why Join UPMC Gastroenterology Associates?

• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and collaborative gastroenterology team
• Meaningful role focused on patient education, communication, and care coordination
• Variety in daily responsibilities and interaction with patients throughout their care journey
• Supportive practice environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care

If you are an LPN who thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory setting and enjoys building relationships with patients while coordinating their care, we encourage you to apply and join the UPMC Gastroenterology Associates team.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentors LPNs and MAs.
• Ensure proper staffing of the clinic at all times.
• Assign physicians to exam rooms/pods on a daily basis.
• Assign clinic staff to support the physicians and physician extenders on a daily basis.
• Order all clinical supplies.
• Represent the concerns/issues of the clinic flow staff.
• Work with the clinical manager on resolution of clinic issues.
• Provide input for LPN/MA performance review and conducts review in conjunction with the clinical coordinator.
• Provide input for hiring decisions.
• Assess patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM under the direction of an RN.
• Phlebotomy and endocrine testing as ordered.
• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed and prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).Maintain Strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
• Must be able to perform all duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse in the unit.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of department and system-wide policies and procedures in order to function as a resource to others.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• 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