Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Harrisburg Internal Medicine

Company: UPMC Central Pa.
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Harrisburg Internal Medicine

Shift: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One day bi-weekly (2x a month only) until 7 p.m.

Summary of Department/Service Line: UPMC's Internal Medicine Union Deposit provides internal medicine and primary care medical services to those in the Harrisburg area. As a part of the trusted UPMC name, our board-certified doctors are devoted to helping serve patients unique medical needs.

Job Summary:

Sign-on Bonus: This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on your eligibility. Now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!

UPMC's Internal Medicine Union Deposit in Harrisburg is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their team. This office has seven providers in the office daily. The office has upbeat and friendly staff who work together as a team. As an LPN in our office, you will get to do nurse visits in addition to other responsibilities. The LPN will provide professional nursing care to office patients under supervision of patient care providers.

Hours: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (40 hours a week). Required to work one evening until 7 p.m. bi-weekly.

Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Room patients and assess patient's general condition, take vital signs and weight
Perform venipuncture
Perform EKGs and Spirometry
Perform Medicare Wellness visits and work to improve Health Maintenance Quality Scores
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
Administer medications including oral, SQ, IM when needed
Comply with all policies and procedures
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing
One year of clinical experience preferred, but not required
New LPN graduates are welcome to apply

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

Clearances must be dated within 90 days.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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About South Central Pennsylvania

- Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.

- Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World.

- Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities.

- Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania.

- With affordable homes - a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia - it's a great place to grow a career and family.

- Listed among Forbes.com "America's Most Livable Cities," and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live" in 2017, we are a two- to three-hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

About UPMC in Central Pa.

- UPMC in Central Pa. is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities.

- As part of the UPMC not-for-profit system, UPMC in Central Pa. cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge diagnostic services.

- UPMC in Central Pa. includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,245 licensed beds, over 200 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 13,400 employees.

- It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.

- UPMC was named as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.

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