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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Erie, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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    Description

    UPMC Hamot is looking for a part time Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team on 6 South CT Surgery 6 South is a 43-bed Medical/Surgical unit with 11 beds dedicated as Step Down to service higher acuity patients.

    We invite you to explore this opportunity today

    Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.


    Sign-On Bonus Details:
    $3,750 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

    $2,500 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than one year of experience


    Purpose:


    Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency and able to provide care and IV therapy following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and policies, and the State Board Regulations.

    The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.

    In this role, the LPN must take nurse assignment at the top of their license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.


    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 planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.
    An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance when:
    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.

    An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures.

    • 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. 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. Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care.
    • Partners and collaborates with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
    * *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.


    Qualifications:

    Qualifications:

    • Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
    • 1 year of experience.
    • 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.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    • Act 34
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


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