Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - Preadmission OP Lab Williamsport - Full-Time Days

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Preadmission OP Lab department. This role supports the Endoscopy department and offers a generous sign-on bonus, extensive paid time off, and career development opportunities. The LPN will provide care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, participate in care planning, and ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred for experienced LPNs.
• Participates in planning and evaluating nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Exercise nursing judgment and participate in care planning.
• Promote patient safety and provide patient education.

Skills

Nursing Judgment

Patient Safety

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

UPMC Williamsport - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse in our Preadmission OP Lab department, primarily supporting the Endoscopy department. This position is scheduled for Days and does not require weekends or holidays.

We are committed to supporting our nurses both professionally and personally, offering benefits such as:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced and graduate licensed practical nurses
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays
• Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing career ladder
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and dependents, with discounts for UPMC employees

Experienced LPNs (with 1+ years of experience) are eligible for a one-time $7,500 bonus with a two-year commitment. Final candidates will be placed within a career ladder level reflecting their education, experience, and manager discretion.

Purpose:

To act as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment, providing care and IV therapy following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and State Board Regulations. The LPN participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other licensed provider.

Responsibilities:

• Exercise sound nursing judgment; participate in care planning, implementation, and evaluation; communicate with the healthcare team; seek guidance when patient needs exceed scope or knowledge; follow established policies and guidelines; perform IVs as trained; formulate care goals; communicate patient conditions; document comprehensively.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and satisfaction; build caring relationships; participate in unit activities; provide patient and family education; support new staff development; seek feedback; participate in quality improvement; collaborate with the healthcare team and patients; maintain productive relationships; demonstrate cultural competence; balance work and personal life; report safety hazards.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.* Performs other duties as assigned.