Description

UPMC Western Maryland is hiring a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support 6 West! A Casual role provides the flexibility you're looking for with the ability to work a minimum of 36 hours every 6 weeks or up to 40 hours every week!  

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 review 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 the unit director.
• Participate in project and committee work.

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 are 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

*Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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