Address
Form of work
SalaryJob ID: 5473916890
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Pinnacle Health Support Services
Department:Transition of Care
Location: 3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 19.14-28.71 USD
Sign-On Bonus:This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!
Are you an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Lemoyne, PA area looking for a position with the opportunity to work from home after 6 months? You must live within 90 minutes of the Lemoyne, PA office to be considered for this position.
UPMC Centralized Call Center is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse to their team to complete Transition of Care calls to PHMG patients post discharge. This position will require in-person training and work from the office for the first 6 months. After that, you could have the opportunity to work from home. Past experience as an LPN in primary care/hospital care is required for the position.
HOURS: Monday-Friday. Flexible schedule with start/stop times, must start at 8:30am or after and work 8-hour days. Remote work after 6 months, but must live in Central Pennsylvania
Responsibilities:
- Transition of Care team, no in-person patient contact
- Make post hospital discharge calls to patients within the UPMC Primary Care Network
- Complete medication reconciliation with each patient
- Schedule patients with their PCP for hospital follow-up.
- Escalate patient concerns.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, 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.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- One-year clinical experience preferred.
- Experience as an LPN in primary care or hospital setting is highly desired for this position.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
CAREER GROWTH
Grow Your Nursing Career
Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:
Clyde C.
Michelle B.
Jouli H.
Keshon B.
Clyde C.
Clyde C.
As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.
Clyde’s Career Journey:
- 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
- 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
- 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
- 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy
Michelle B.
Michelle B.
In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.
Michelle’s Career Journey:
- 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
- 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
- 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
- 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
- 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
- 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian
Jouli H.
Born in Syria, Jouli H. had a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. After moving to the United States and initially pursuing a different career, Jouli decided to return to school when she turned 30, returning to the hope and dream she had as a little girl. After attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Jouli has continued her UPMC career journey, even becoming a mother along the way.
Jouli’s Career Journey:
- 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
- 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
- 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Mercy
- 2022: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
- 2023: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
Keshon B.
Keshon might have only started his nursing career 3 years ago, but he has made the most of his time at UPMC! Through tuition assistance and mentorship by coworkers, Keshon has gained experience and grown as a nurse, leader, and UPMC team member. Before his current role with UPMC Travel Staffing, Keshon proudly worked as a staff nurse in his hometown of McKeesport.
Keshon’s Career Journey:
- 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
- 2020: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
- 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC McKeesport
- 2020: Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC McKeesport
- 2021: Bed Flow Coordinator – UPMC McKeesport
- 2022: Administrator On Duty – UPMC McKeesport
- 2022-present: RN – UPMC Travel Staffing, MS
We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.
Benefits that Matter to You
We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.
- Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
- Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
- Employer-paid life insurance
Support for You – and Your Family
Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.
- Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements work best for your lifestyle
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Family planning resources
- Comprehensive health care for dependents
- Emergency child and elder care options
A Culture That Cares
UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.
- Employee resource groups
- Awards for champions of dignity & respect
- Center for Engagement & Inclusion
- Programs for Veteran Engagement
Tools to Reach Your Potential
Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.
- Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
- Robust career ladders for every nurse – no matter your specialty, location, or career stage
- Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
- Ongoing learning opportunities
Expansive Opportunity
Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.
- 96,000+ employees
- 40 hospitals and 800+ doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
- International locations
- State of-the-art technology
