Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical NurseJob ID: 15551961
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours: 615 a.m. to 245 p.m.
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Avalon Springs
Department: Nursing
Location: 745 Greenville Road, Mercer PA 16137
Description
Located in Mercer PA, Avalon Springs is a modern nursing facility located on a beautiful 40 acre campus. Every day its staff is dedicated to providing residents with the greatest quality of life by caring for the residents with compassion, dignity, and respect. If you are looking to jump start your career within a skilled nursing and rehab facility apply to Avalon Springs today!
This is a Full Time position on the Daylight Shift.
Responsibilities:
- Provides resident/significant other health teaching as delegated by and observed by the RN.
- Administers medication and treatments accurately, observing resident response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
- Monitors I.V. sites and administers I.V. meds through peripheral lines if LPN has basic I.V. certification.
- Documents all aspects of residents care as accurately, concisely, and promptly as per state and federal requirements
- Maintains and coordinates communication among resident/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback
- Attends physician rounds on assigned residents and communicates observations - regarding residents condition
- Maintains confidentiality of resident information at all times.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
- Complies with the facilitys infection control policies and procedures including Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and the Exposure Control Plan that reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
Qualifications
Current Licensure as Licensed Practical Nursing in Pennsylvania or temporary practice permit required.
Minimum one-year experience in long term care or other clinical nursing experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Salary Range: $0 / hour
Union Position: Yes
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