What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, OP (LPN) - Neurological Institute position at UPMC?
UPMC Neurological Institute in Williamsport is currently hiring an outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This is a full-time position with a consistent weekly schedule, Monday - Friday, dayshift, between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with no weekends or major holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPN looking for a change in their career, or a new graduate LPN just looking to start theirs! Apply today and join a team of exceptional healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing Life Changing Medicine to families in their community.
- Sign-on Bonus!: This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus with a 2 year commitment! Whether you're a recent/expected graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN looking for a change, there has never been a better time to join UPMC!
- $5,000.00 - 0-1 years experience & recent graduates
- $7,500.00 - 1 years 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.