Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Outpatient Float

UPMC Cole Memorial Medical Group is currently hiring for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient float pool team. This is a Monday through Friday, dayshift position with no weekend or holiday commitments! These are 8-hour shifts, as scheduled, between 7:30am and 6:30pm. The offices covered by this team are listed below, and UPMC offers competitive reimbursement rates for travel. Apply today and join a team providing Life Changing Medicine to local communities throughout the region!

• Bradford, Coudersport, Eldred, Emporium, Galeton, Port Allegany, Shinglehouse, Smethport, Ulysses, & Westfield

Sign-on Bonus!: This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you are a recent graduate looking to launch your career, or an experienced LPN looking for something new, there has never been a better time to join UPMC!

• Sign-On Bonus Details:
  • $5,000 - 2yr Commitment | Less than 1-year exp. (including new grads)
  • $7,500 - 2yr Commitment | More than 1-year exp.

Purpose:
Provides professional nursing care to office patients under the supervision of patient care providers.

Responsibilities:

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

• Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM and IV drip.

• Assess patient's general condition and take vital signs and weight.

• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.

• Comply with all policies and procedures.

• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).

• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.

• Draw blood.

• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.

• Perform IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse.

• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Flexibility to travel and work from different offices.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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