• Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer. Must commit to obtaining it within 4 months of hire/transfer and within 30 days of start.
• For graduates from 2012 to present, the IV therapy curriculum is included in PA State Board-approved programs. Those who graduated prior to 2012 must provide official proof of completion of an approved IV therapy program.
• Must take nurse assignments at the top of the LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.
• Must complete 2 contributions annually to improve patient care OR maintain a UPMC-approved certification and complete 1 contribution annually.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interact appropriately with the patient populations served by the assigned unit.

  Must understand growth and development across the lifespan and be able to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

• Must be able to identify process improvement opportunities, collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families, and contribute to desired patient outcomes.
• Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures that support patient comfort and safety.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Must be able to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple/changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Requires mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record.

• UPMC offers flexible scheduling options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and special programs focused primarily on night or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.

  Employees hired into or later transitioning into these special programs must have at least 6 months of nursing experience and may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours.

  Candidates interested in a night or weekend program should notify their recruiter when contacted for an interview.

   

   

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire/transfer
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) within 6 months of hire/transfer
• Act 34
• Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.

*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.

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