Licensed Practical Nurse – 5B Renal, Pulmonary, and Medicine

The 5B Renal, Pulmonary, and Medicine Unit at UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a full time Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) to join our team! Graduate LPNs with no experience and LPNs with past experience are welcome to apply!

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus!

• $12,500 with a 2-year commitment for experienced LPNs with more than 1 year of experience
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for Graduate Practical Nurses with less than 1 year of experience

About the 5B Renal, Pulmonary, and Medicine LPN role at UPMC St. Margaret:

UPMC St. Margaret, a four-time ANCC Magnet Designated hospital in Aspinwall, PA, northeast of Pittsburgh, is a community hospital that values its exceptional team. 5B is a 33-bed medical-surgical unit that provides 24-hour continuous cardiac telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over. The 5B team provides outstanding patient care to patients with complex acute and chronic medical conditions, including, but not limited to: CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Peritoneal Dialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis is a subspecialty expertise of the unit, which supports the entire hospital. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide care and IV therapy according to UPMC guidelines and state regulations, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider. LPNs operate at the top of their license in med/surg/tele or Emergency Department settings. Our nurses benefit from flexible scheduling, a supportive work culture, and comprehensive orientation

As a nurse at UPMC, you will find:

• Competitive wages
• An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

The Licensed Practice Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of the health-care team, exercising sound nursing judgment.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment.
• Communicate with the health care team when patient care needs exceed LPN scope, knowledge, or ability.
• Obtain instruction and supervision for new or unfamiliar practices.
• Follow UPMC policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and State Practice Act.
• Act within LPN Practice guidelines, including IVs, to create a healing environment.
• Formulate daily goals and care plans involving the patient as a partner.
• Communicate patient conditions to other care providers; ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction by incorporating organizational goals.
• Create a compassionate patient experience and build healing relationships.
• Participate in unit activities and assist care team members.
• Provide detailed teaching to patients and families for effective care transitions.
• Support orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care staff.
• Seek feedback and apply continuous professional improvement.
• Participate in continuous learning and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the health care team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Maintain productive working relationships and demonstrate accountability.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy relationships.
• Balance work and personal life, model safe work hours, and communicate safety hazards.

Perform other duties as assigned.