Description
UPMC Northwest is currently hiring a Flex Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Rehab Unit at our Seneca, PA location. This position will primarily work 3-11 shift, with occasional 11p-7a shift, and every other weekend.- Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.
- Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.
- Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- 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.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
- Constructively receive feedback and direction.
- Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
- Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
- Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
- Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
- Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.
- Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge.
- Participate in health care conferences.
- Participate in project and committee work.
- Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.
- Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
- Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
- Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
- Suggest and support changes within the department.
- Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
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
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 90 days of hire/transfer into department.
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Certified National Institute of Health Stroke
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Older Adult Protective Services Act
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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