Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
2 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 6E Trauma (Surgical Progressive) .9 full time (36 hours/week) Shifts: 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation – every other weekend & holiday rotation Union position: Yes (AFSCME) Posted: 3/22/2024 NEW STARTING PAY for this position is $20.90/hour (+ applicable experience) Sign-On Bonus Details: $12,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience $10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs) Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment. About 6E Trauma: Our 6E Trauma Unit (also referred to as SPCU – Surgical Progressive Care) is a dynamic, fast-paced 28 bed surgical, trauma, cardiopulmonary progressive care unit, serving the adult population with a wide variety of medical diagnosis, surgical procedures, and trauma injuries. Our team is recruiting an LPN who enjoys variety, a fast-paced environment, and multiple learning opportunities Purpose & Responsibilities of the LPN: Patient Care Assist with meals by preparing patients, serving and collecting trays, helping with feeding (including tube feedings), and providing fresh water and snacks. Help patients with toileting, collect and label specimens, and assist with bed transfers, positioning, and walking. Offer recreational or diversional activities as directed. Medication Administration Handle medications by storing them properly, cleaning medication carts, and informing the team leader of any issues. Administer medications (oral, IV, etc.) as prescribed, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Document all medication administration accurately and follow Pyxis System procedures. Manage narcotics by counting them with a registered nurse at the end of your shift. Patient Monitoring and Documentation Observe and report any unusual symptoms or changes in patient conditions, and record care delivered according to unit policies. Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations. Environmental and Equipment Maintenance Maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, handle soiled linen, and clean, sterilize, and store instruments and equipment. Keep patient rooms and equipment orderly, and perform terminal cleaning if environmental service aides are unavailable. Patient Transfers and Admissions Assist registered nurses with patient admissions, orientation, transfers, and discharges. Escort patients to and from different departments or divisions. Safety and Compliance Follow universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Apply restraints and protective mechanisms when necessary and complete required documentation. General Assistance Answer the nurse call system promptly and appropriately. Support registered nurses with patient care tasks such as catheterizations, suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, and other procedures as directed by the team leader or charge nurse. No experience required. Must have a temporary permit or a valid license as a practical nurse in the State of Pennsylvania* Must successfully pass the Altoona Hospital pharmacology challenge exam. Must maintain CPR certification. LPNs who have graduated outside the state of PA on any date, or graduated in PA prior to August 25, 2012, and did not complete a PA state approved LPN IV course, the LPN will need to complete a 5-hour online module which is followed by a test and a 3-hour in person course which will be provided by the UPMC Altoona Education Department within 4-months of hire or transfer. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification Act 34 *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a Med/Surg/Tele OR Emergency Department setting. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Licensed Practical Nurse
2 weeks ago
Altoona, United States SeniorLIFE of PA Full time*Full Time - Daylight - Altoona, PA**LPN License and valid Driver's License required*Senior LIFE is currently seeking LPNs to fill a full time, permanent, position at Senior LIFE. The ideal candidate will hold a current state of Pennsylvania LPN license, valid driver's license, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging...
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
1 week ago
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Cardiology Unit at UPMC. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our team.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and transferring patientsAdminister medications as...
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
2 months ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) T12 Cardiology .9 full time (36 hours/week) Shifts: 7a-7p/7p-7a rotation – every other weekend & holiday rotation Union position: Yes (AFSCME) Posted: 11/23/2022 NEW STARTING PAY for this position is $20.90/hour (+ applicable experience!). Shift differential for the night shift rotation is $1.60. Sign-On Bonus...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
1 week ago
Altoona, PA, United States SeniorLIFE of PA Full time*Full Time - Daylight - Altoona, PA* *LPN License and valid Driver's License required* Senior LIFE is currently seeking LPNs to fill a full time, permanent, position at Senior LIFE. The ideal candidate will hold a current state of Pennsylvania LPN license, valid driver's license, and must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or...
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Altoona, United States SeniorLIFE of PA Full time*Weekend On-call LPN**Part Time or PRN**Shift: Friday 4:30pm - Monday 8am NO overnights**Mix of Phone Triage and Face-to-Face Visits**$100 Weekend Guaranteed Stipend**Great Opportunity for an LPN looking for supplemental income*Senior LIFE is currently seeking a *LPN *to fill a Weekend On-call position in a home care setting. The ideal candidate must have...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
3 months ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full time**Licensed Practical Nurse** **Operating Room** **1.0 full-time, 6:45am-3:15pm with on-call & rotation (40 hours/week)** **Union position: AFSCME** **Posted: 7/31/2024** UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time LPN to help support the Operating Room! The LPN functions as a member of the nursing team in providing direct patient care and other related...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
3 months ago
Altoona, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse Operating Room 1.0 full-time, 6:45am-3:15pm with on-call & rotation (40 hours/week) Union position: AFSCME Posted: 7/31/2024 UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time LPN to help support the Operating Room! The LPN functions as a member of the nursing team in providing direct patient care and other related activities in accordance...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
7 days ago
Altoona, United States Interim HealthCare Full timeDescription City: Altoona Shift: 3PM - 11PM OR 11PM - 7AM Payrate: Up to $30/hr., pending experience and complexity of case As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients. What we...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
1 week ago
Altoona, United States Interim HealthCare Full timeDescription City: Hollidaysburg, Altoona Payrate: Up to $30/hr., pending experience and complexity of case As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients. What we offer our Licensed...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
6 months ago
Altoona, United States Penn Highlands Healthcare Full timePenn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. $7,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus for Qualified CandidatesAs a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will support the physician or mid-level...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
1 month ago
Altoona, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeUPMC is hiring an LPN to help support BMA Cardiology in Altoona, PA! This position will consist of daylight shifts, Monday through Friday. This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus Details: - $7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience - $5,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
1 month ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full timeUPMC is hiring an LPN to help support BMA Cardiology in Altoona, PA! This position will consist of daylight shifts, Monday through Friday. This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus Details: - $7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience - $5,000 available for LPNs with less than...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
4 months ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full timeUPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Dermatology! Shifts for this position are 7:30am-4pm or 8a-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday! Some travel may be required to our Huntingdon, Bedford, and Ebensburg offices, if needed. This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
6 months ago
Altoona, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeUPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Dermatology! Shifts for this position are 7:30am-4pm or 8a-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday! Some travel may be required to our Huntingdon, Bedford, and Ebensburg offices, if needed. This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus Details: *...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
6 months ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full time**UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Dermatology! Shifts for this position are 7:30am-4pm or 8a-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday!** **Some travel may be required to our Huntingdon, Bedford, and Ebensburg offices, if needed.** This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
2 months ago
Altoona, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeMainline Medical Associates in Altoona is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team! Mainline Medical in Station Medical Center provides primary care to residents of Blair County and the surrounding areas. This position will work varied dayshifts between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus: $7,500...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
2 months ago
Altoona, United States UPMC Full timeMainline Medical Associates in Altoona is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team! Mainline Medical in Station Medical Center provides primary care to residents of Blair County and the surrounding areas. This position will work varied dayshifts between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus: $7,500...
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Licensed Practical Nurse
7 days ago
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeJob Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Progressive Care UnitWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) team. As an LPN in this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Assist with patient care tasks, including toileting,...
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Practical Nurse
1 week ago
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at UPMC Altoona. This is a dayshift position with on-call responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.About the RoleThis LPN position plays a vital role in providing direct patient care and supporting...
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LPN - Mainline Medical (Altoona)
6 months ago
Altoona, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full timeUPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring an LPN to support Mainline Medical in Altoona, PA! Sign-On Bonus Details: * $7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience $5,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs) Purpose: * Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing...
