Licensed Practical Nurse - UPMC Mercy Inpatient Rehab

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details :

$10,000 for new graduates with less than one year of experience

$12,500 for experienced LPNs with one or more years of experience

Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

UPMC Mercy is hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses to support its inpatient rehab departments!

Title / salary will be determined based off of years of experience. Those with two or more years of experience may qualify for the Senior LPN title / pay. Salary range and responsibilities as shown is for regular LPN.

UPMC Mercy Rehabilitation Institute is one of the leading rehabilitation programs in the United States as well as a dedicated Comprehensive Stroke Center as accredited by the Joint Commission. Our patients have access to state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive services to assist with recovery. Our neuro / trauma inpatient rehabilitation departments provide an opportunity to build connections with patients and families as we foster a healing environment.

• 6E Brain Injury : 6E is an 18-bed Traumatic Brain Injury Unit. We are ranked 7th in the nation by Newsweek. We specialize in providing a multidisciplinary approach to those recovering from traumatic brain injury and patients who have undergone a stroke and other neurological disorders. Our goal is assisting patients to achieve their highest level of function with a focus on discharging to home. Staff work hand in hand with the top-rated physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist, and discharge plan managers to provide comprehensive care. We are also home to a phenomenally successful DOC (disorders of consciousness) program, that focuses on rehabilitation for this unique population. Some educational opportunities include endotracheal tube management, feeding tube management, and behavior management.
• 6F Stroke : 6F is a 24-bed Acute Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. We are ranked 7th in the nation by Newsweek. We specialize in providing a multidisciplinary care approach for patients from across all specialties, which include trauma, stroke, acute brain injuries, burns, as well as those with general debility. The Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy Hospital has been designated by the Joint Commission as a Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality and safety. Criteria for patients to be admitted to Inpatient Rehab includes the ability to tolerate 3 hours in combination of intense physical, occupational and speech therapy daily. We work closely and collaboratively as an interdisciplinary team to assist the patient to achieve their highest level of function and we have the honor of seeing the patient make significant progress in mobility and self-care so that they can function in the communities.
• 7A General Rehab : A 14-bed general rehabilitation unit, our integrated rehabilitation team identifies the patient's priorities and creates a customized, comprehensive treatment plan focused on healing and helping the patient regain independence after orthopedic surgery.
• 7E Spinal Cord Injury : 7E is a 20-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit and one of the only 14 programs in the U.S. designated as a spinal cord injury model system. At UPMC Mercy Rehabilitation Institute, our team of SCI and spine disease experts helps patients regain their independence. We are an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists and doctors who are highly specialized to teach our patients how to become independent again. Our patient's length of stay is 2 -6 weeks, so we really get to know our patients.

The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care 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 :

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.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran