UPMC Cole Medical Group is currently hiring a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Port Allegany office. This is a full-time day shift position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with no weekends or major holiday commitments. If you are an LPN looking for a consistent weekly schedule, competitive pay, & excellent benefits all while working alongside a team of exceptional healthcare professionals, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for! Apply today and join us in our mission to provide Life Changing Medicine.

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 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.