Licensed Practical Nurse - Full time - Evenings/Nights

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

Shift: 7PM - 7AM | Every other weekend and holiday

Sign-On Bonus:

• $5,000 new graduates with two-year work commitment.

• $7,500 experienced nurses with two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.

• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions.

• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.

• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.

• Cares for residents, staff, and self by supporting and promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, recognizing hazards, reporting and investigating incidents in a timely manner in accordance with policies, regulations, and prudent practices.

• Participates in resident care conferences.

• Complies with established medication use policies.

• Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care.

• Participates in self-review as requested by Unit Manager.

• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

• Constructively receives feedback and direction.

• Requests assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions.

• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.

• Observes and records resident's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge.

• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information.

• Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures.

• Assists the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.

• Suggests and supports changes within the department.

• Discusses any resident or family concerns with RN in charge, so that issues can be appropriately addressed.

• Provides appropriate, direct resident care. Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication. Provides IV therapy as permitted by practice act and policy.

• Contributes to the unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents.

• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or from self-identified development needs.

• Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided .

• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Unit Manager/Nursing Leader.

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Long term care 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)

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran