Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago

Somerset, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

UPMC Somerset is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Acute Care units If you are searching for a fast-paced, exciting career that allows you to experience a variety of different fields, Acute Care could be for you UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care unit. This position works variable shifts and is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the unit. The Acute Care departments are truly a team Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed.

Purpose:

Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care.

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.
* Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Basic Arrhythmia Course upon hire or within 6 months required
* National Institute of Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
* One year general medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
* Basic Arrhythmia Course
* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Qualifications:

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