- The patient's care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice.
- The patient's care needs surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill or ability.
- The patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 34 with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
-
Graduate Nurse: Community Osteopathic
1 week ago
UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAre you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC? · UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. G ...
-
Clinician, Cardiac, Community Osteopathic
3 weeks ago
UPMC Harrisburg, United StatesThe Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice with focused expertise and accountabilities in one or more of the following: expert clinical practice, teaching/development, and/or evidence-based practice. This role leads the unit through difficult ...
-
Specimen Processor, Community Osteopathic
1 week ago
UPMC Harrisburg, United States**Purpose:** · Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections. Enter requisition information and patient results into the computer system; call statistical results, answer phone, code charge slips, train new employees and perform related cler ...
-
Graduate Nurse: UPMC Community Osteopathic
1 week ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAre you a current student nurse graduating in Fall/Winter 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 and looking to continue your nursing career at UPMC? · UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital is pleased to announce we are NOW HIRING Graduate Nurses as full-time Professional Staff Nurses. G ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, United StatesPurpose: · Receive, sort, identify, process, and distribute specimens to all technical sections. Enter requisition information and patient results into the computer system; call statistical results, answer phone, code charge slips, train new employees and perform related clerical ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, United States**Purpose:** · Perform the duties of a Laboratory Specimen Processor regularly. Assist the section supervisor in organizing and monitoring the work of subordinates and assist in training new Laboratory Specimen Processors. · **Responsibilities:** · + Participates in or conducts s ...
-
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) Harrisburg, PA, United StatesHarrisburg,PA - USA Position Requirements Headline Description UPMC Community Osteopathic is a 145-bed acute care hospital located in suburban Harrisburg, PA. This hospital is located 15 minutes from downtown Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, and sits on the Susque ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA , USA, United States**Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional ...
-
CRNA - UPMC Community Osteopathic - Full Time
3 weeks ago
North American Partners in Anesthesia (Pennsylvania), LLC Harrisburg, United States Full timeDescription · UPMC Community Osteopathic is a 145-bed acute care hospital located in suburban Harrisburg, PA. This hospital is located 15 minutes from downtown Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, and sits on the Susquehanna River. · UPMC Community Osteopathic features ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, United StatesPurpose: · Perform the duties of a Laboratory Specimen Processor regularly. Assist the section supervisor in organizing and monitoring the work of subordinates and assist in training new Laboratory Specimen Processors. · Responsibilities: · * Participates in or conducts special p ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThis position is eligible for a generous sign on bonus · Responsibilities: · The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. The LPN participates in the ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United StatesUPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here' ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, PA , USA, United StatesAre you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional St ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA , USA, United StatesThe Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the pro ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, PA , USA, United StatesUPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here' ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, PA , USA, United StatesThe Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the pro ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, United StatesCurrently hiring all LPN experience levels. Eligible candidates can earn a sign on bonus of up to $7,500 · In the emergency department, your work has a crucial impact on the lives of others. Located at UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, PA, we are a 21-bed emergency room s ...
-
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg, PA , USA, United StatesCopy from Internal Description · Qualifications: · Copy from Internal Qualifications ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United StatesUPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here' ...
-
UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United StatesUPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here' ...
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiac, UPMC Community Osteopathic - Harrisburg, PA, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Description
This position is eligible for a generous sign on bonusResponsibilities:
The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency.
The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.
Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members.Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
Demonstrates a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.Supports continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs. Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel.
Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance when:
An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act.
Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines including IVs and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Communicates the patient's condition to other care providers. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.Qualifications:
Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
0-2 years of experience required.
Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer. Must commit to obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer within 30 days of start. If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs.
If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.
Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
A licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, as permitted in section 13.1(b) of the act (63 P.S b)), may reactivate the license by following the state guidelines and would not be eligible to hire into an LPN role until that time.
Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. 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 GPNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GPN position, at the discretion of the BU.
&v=024){kind=logo}
, LLC&v=024){kind=logo}