LPN - Med/Surg Unit

UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit (3 West)

Shift: Rotating Days/Nights, Every Other Weekend

Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Sign-On Bonus Details:$12,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience

$10,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs) Responsibilities

n
• n

  Provide safe, compassionate nursing care within the LPN scope of practice, UPMC policies, and Pennsylvania State Practice Act.

  n
n
• n

  Assess patient needs, contribute to care planning, implement treatments, and evaluate patient outcomes.

  n
n
• n

  Communicate changes in patient condition and collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

  n
n
• n

  Administer treatments and perform clinical duties, including IV therapy, in accordance with LPN practice guidelines.

  n
n
• n

  Develop and maintain individualized plans of care that support patient-centered, holistic care.

  n
n
• n

  Document patient care accurately and thoroughly to promote continuity of care.

  n
n
• n

  Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and discharge needs.

  n
n
• n

  Foster a positive patient experience through compassionate care and therapeutic relationships.

  n
n
• n

  Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

  n
n
• n

  Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and supporting new staff and team members.

  n
n
• n

  Collaborate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and community partners to achieve desired outcomes.

  n
n
• n

  Promote a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.

  n
n
• n

  Participate in professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

  n
n
• n

  Perform all duties in accordance with UPMC competencies and behaviors.

  n
n
• n

  Complete other duties as assigned

  n
n

a {

text-decoration: none;

color: #464feb;

}

tr th, tr td {

border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;

}

tr th {

background-color: #f5f5f5;

}

n
• n

  LPN experience preferred.

  n
n
• n

  IV therapy certification required within 4 months of hire/transfer (if not included in LPN education).

  n
n
• n

  Ability to provide age-appropriate care, collaborate with the healthcare team, and support quality improvement initiatives.

  n
n
• n

  Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and computer skills.

  n
n
• n

  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands of patient care.

  n
n

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

n
• n

  Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

  n
n
• n

  Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.

  n
n
• n

  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

  n
n
• n

  Act 33, Act 34, and FBI (Act 73) Clearances

  n
n

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran