Licensed Practical Nurse Medicine/TeachingUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Licensed Practical Nurse Medicine / Teaching
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place. An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance when : The patient's care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice. The patient's care needs surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill, or ability. The patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance. An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act. Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines (except IVs) and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the patient's condition to other care providers. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and / or home. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Participating in organizational and system programs supports continuous learning in the clinical areas. Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Experience in health care preferred, no LPN experience required. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately with the ages of the patients served by his / her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients / families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, and handle multiple / changing priorities and specialized equipment. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Computer skills are required to utilize the electronic health record. LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. A licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, may reactivate the license by following the state guidelines and would not be eligible to hire into an LPN role until that time. Must complete licensure examination within SIX 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 the issue of the 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 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GPN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!
Sign-On Bonus Details :
- New Graduates (0 to less than 1-year experience) - $10,000 sign-on bonus available for LPNs with a two-year commitment to UPMC
- Experienced LPNs (1 or more years experience) - $12,500 sign-on bonus available for LPNs with a two-year commitment to UPMC
You believe nursing is more than a diploma and bigger than a degree. You're a compassionate caregiver with a trusted voice, dedicated to providing the best patient care possible. You're ready to make a real difference in patients' lives, and we want you to bring your talent to our Magnet hospital, UPMC Shadyside!
UPMC Shadyside is currently hiring a Full-Time, Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Medicine and Pulmonary Unit, 4 East
About the Position :
4 East is a Medicine and Pulmonary unit and the first med / surg unit in PA to have received the ANCC Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. On this unit, you will see a high number of cystic fibrosis and peritoneal dialysis patients, in addition to patients with pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. This unit also receives an overflow of internal medicine patients. We strive to create a uniquely caring and healing environment with staff that is very supportive of each other, as well as students learning on the unit. We also receive medicine teaching patents.
Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
Act as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency and able to provide care following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and policies, and the State Board Regulations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.
Why Work at UPMC?
Our goal at UPMC is to help you build your career, your way. A nursing career at UPMC Shadyside maximizes your potential and advances you to go wherever you'd like to go. As you move through the LPN Career Ladder, combine robust growth opportunities to support and celebrate staff members' professional contributions and experience - from day one, throughout their careers.
Responsibilities :
Qualifications :
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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