What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient - Breast Care Center position at UPMC?
Looking to join a team of life changers?
UPMC is excited to welcome a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Outpatient to our Breast Care Center team/office in Mechanicsburg!
Hours/Shift: Dayshift - Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm - No weekends or holidays!
Travel: Some travel (up to 10%) to other local offices may be required to assist with staffing needs.
This role offers Graduate LPN's and Experiences LPN's a Sign-On Bonus!
Excellent benefits, PTO accrual, pleasant work environments, and a friendly team are just a few of our perks.
Apply today!
Why Join Our Team?
Our Breast Care team offers a collaborative and patient-centered environment where employees work closely together to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care. We are dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for every patient through compassion, communication, and clinical excellence. Team members have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients during some of the most important moments of their healthcare journey. In addition to a supportive culture that values teamwork, professional development, and mutual respect, employees enjoy the convenience of on-site parking and the satisfaction of being part of a department committed to providing outstanding breast care services.
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000