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. Responsibilities:

• 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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