Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Mercer

3 months ago


Mercer, United States UPMC Full time

UPMC Avalon Springs

Now hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Apply today to join an amazing team, and work in a rewarding environment.

Purpose:

Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

+ Participate in health care conferences.

+ Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.

+ Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.

+ Provide appropriate, direct patient care. Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds and administer medication.

+ Comply with established medication use policies.

+ Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge.

+ Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital stay and home care concerns.

+ Instruct and demonstrate care.

+ Discuss any patient or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately addressed.

+ Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.

+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

+ Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.

+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.

+ Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.

+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.

+ Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.

+ Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.

+ Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills.

+ Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

+ Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.

+ Participate in project and committee work.

+ Suggest and support changes within the department.

+ Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.

+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

+ Act 34

+ OAPSA

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**



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