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SalaryJob ID: 5668379975
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Department: Bedford_Altoona OBGYN
Location: 1701 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 17.04-26.01 USD
UPMC is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse, OP to join their Magee Women’s Altoona team at their office in Altoona, PA! Our Magee Women’s Altoona team has 5 offices that work as one group to provide care to Obstetrical / Gynecological patients in the Altoona and surrounding areas. This position may require occasional travel to surrounding offices to cover staffing needs, as needed. Mileage reimbursement will be paid based on UPMC mileage reimbursement guidelines.
This position will performing routine LPN duties, rooming patients, refilling prescriptions, triaging patient intake calls, etc. for our “Gyne” patients. In addition, may work with our team of Obstetrical RN’s with management of the Obstetrical patients. Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, daylight hours with no evenings, weekends, or holidays!
- $7,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience
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.
Qualifications:
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
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- 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.
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Clyde C.
Michelle B.
Jouli H.
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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
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