Licensed Practical Nurse, OP - Radiation Oncology - FT Days

The NCPA Hillman Cancer Center located on UPMC Williamsport's Divine Providence Campus is hiring a FT Licensed Practical Nurse, OP to join the Radiation Oncology Department!

This position will work 40 hours per week from 7 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. or 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. No holidays or weekends!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent Graduate Nurse looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!

• New graduates (0 to less than 1 year experience) will receive a one-time $5,000 bonus for a two-year commitment.
• Experienced LPNs (1 or more years’ experience) will receive a one-time $7,500 bonus for a two-year commitment.
• Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Purpose :

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

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.

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. One year clinical experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

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

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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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