Description
UPMC Home Health is in search of a full-time LPN to join our team! The person in this role will work daylight shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $7,500 upon hire! Apply today to learn more!
Responsibilities:
- 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..
- 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.
- 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.
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:
- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- OAPSA
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.
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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