Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time, Resource Unit - UPMC East

UPMC East in Monroeville, PA is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to help support the hospital's Resource Unit!

LPNs on the Resource Unit will receive a 10% wage differential and must have 2 or more years of LPN experience. LPNs on the Resource Unit will float to different areas of the hospital including the Med / Surg Units and the Emergency Department / Clinical Decision Unit.

Experienced LPNs in this position are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $12, for a 2-year work commitment.

Purpose :

LPNS act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency and able to provide care and IV therapy 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.

Responsibilities :

• 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 : 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 including 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 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.
• Partners and collaborates with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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 healthy lifestyle.
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• 2 years or more of LPN of experience.
• Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire / transfer.
• Must commit to obtain within 4 months of hire / transfer within 30 days of start.
• If graduated in to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to , the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately to 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 identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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, 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 required to utilize the electronic health record.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Acts 33, 34, and 73 required with renewal.
• 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.