Licensed Practical Nurse - Lighthouse Medical Group

Are you a compassionate and skilled LPN ready to make a meaningful impact in primary care? Join UPMC’s Lighthouse Medical Group in Erie, PA, where you’ll work Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM with no weekends or holidays required. In this role, you’ll assist in delivering high-quality primary health services and nursing care to individuals and families, playing a vital part in our patient-centered team. Experience with EPIC is preferred, helping you thrive in our technology-driven environment. Apply today and become part of a trusted healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference!

At UPMC, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional development. With ample opportunities for career growth, this is the perfect place to advance your nursing career while enjoying a balanced schedule.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500.00.

Responsibilities :

Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.

Possess the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.

Conduct interviews with patients to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provide necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.

Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keep abreast of changes in requirements for immunizations, flu vaccines, and allergy injections.

Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keep appropriate records of same.

Perform laboratory duties, assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.

Identify and communicate educational needs of patients to their physician and teach in these areas upon his / her request.

Assist physician in patient examination and perform specialized procedures.

Maintain competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation.

Demonstrate UPMC's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated, and thorough.

Required :

Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.

Preferred :

One year of clinical experience.

Knowledge and / or experience using EPIC.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.

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

Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.

Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran