Description

UPMC Cranberry Place is hiring a full-time LPN! The shift for this position is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus! Licensed Practical Nurses signing on to UPMC for the first time are eligible to receive a bonus of $2,000 for a 1 year commitment with UPMC!

Responsibilities:

• Assists the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department
• Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions
• Complies with established medication use policies
• Constructively receives feedback and direction
• Contributes to the unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions
• Cares for residents, staff, and self by supporting and promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, recognizing hazards, reporting and investigating incidents in a timely manner in accordance with policies, regulations, and prudent practices
• Discusses any resident or family concerns with RN in charge, so that issues can be appropriately addressed
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Unit Manager/Nursing Leader
• Observes and records residents symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge
• Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided 
• Participates in resident care conferences
• Participates in self-review as requested by Unit Manager
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
• Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures
• Provides appropriate, direct resident care. Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication. Provides IV therapy as permitted by practice act and policy
• Requests assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed
• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information
• Suggests and supports changes within the department
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or from self-identified development 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:
• 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.
  
  

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