Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Job ID: 180001IG
Status: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours: 3:00PM - 11:00PM
Shift: Day Job
Facility:
Department: Hsp Susq RN Inpatient
Location: 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport PA 17701
Description
Purpose:
Under direction of a registered nurse, provide
routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of
Pennsylvania. This position is a part time, 3PM-11PM shift role.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the RN and
interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of
care. Provide appropriate, direct patient care. Give injections, take
vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress
wounds and administer medication. Comply with established medication use
policies. Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or
reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in
charge. Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital
stay and home care concerns. Instruct and demonstrate care. Discuss any patient
or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately
addressed. Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and
hospital-related information. Comply with safety policies and procedures
including standard precautions.
- Assure equipment malfunctions
are reported to the appropriate department. Establish appropriate and
effective communication strategies. Establish professional and respectful
interpersonal relationships. Participate in health care conferences.
Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to,
responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and
transporting patients.
- Maintain current CPR
certification at Health Care Provider level. Constructively receive
feedback and direction. Identify and communicate learning needs to the
unit director. Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance
based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs. Serve as a
resource for staff and other disciplines. Serve as a preceptor for new
staff members. Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and
procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills. Request
assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participate in self-review as requested by unit director. Participate in
project and committee work.
- Suggest and support changes
within the department. Assume responsibility for assignment and view
problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient
functioning of the department.
Qualifications
- Completion
of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with patients,
family members, visitors and staff members.
- Basic computer skills necessary to
input patient care orders and medical record documentation.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:- CPR required based on AHA standards that include
both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Act 33 Child Clearance with
Renewal
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance with
Renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Basic Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Salary Range:
$16.98
to
$25.48
Union Position: no
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