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Licensed Practical Nurse New

Seneca, PA

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Hiring Company

UPMC

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Position Description

UPMC Northwest Hospital

Transitional Care Unit

Licensed Practical Nurse

Status: Flex Full Time (28-40 hours/week)

Shift: Variable

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver nursing care using focused assessments and established care plans in accordance with UPMC policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act
  • Communicate patient condition, progress, and changes to the licensed nurse and healthcare team; seek guidance when care needs exceed scope, skill, or patient condition changes
  • Administer treatments and perform procedures, including IV therapy, within LPN scope of practice
  • Document patient care accurately and thoroughly to support continuity of care
  • Provide education to patients and families to support care, discharge, and transitions
  • Foster a compassionate, patient-focused environment through Relationship-Based Care
  • Participate in quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
  • Support orientation and development of new LPNs and care team members
  • Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes
  • Identify and communicate safety concerns and opportunities for clinical or process improvement
  • Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and other duties as assigned
  • IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer
    • Graduates from 2012 to present: IV therapy included in PA State Board–approved programs
    • Graduates prior to 2012: official proof of completion of an approved IV therapy program required
  • Ability to practice at the top of LPN license in Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Emergency Department settings
  • Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients
  • Computer proficiency, including use of electronic health records

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice or a multistate license through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)*
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Act 34 Clearance
  • OAPSA Clearance
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