Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse - Gatehouse

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-time LPN to join their compassionate healthcare team. This role involves working evening shifts every other weekend and holiday, where you will utilize your nursing skills to provide exceptional care. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will exercise sound nursing judgment, communicate effectively with patients and their families, and ensure comprehensive patient documentation. If you are passionate about improving patient safety and quality of care, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with sound nursing judgment.
• Effective communication skills with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Provide teaching to patients and families during care episodes.

Skills

Nursing Judgment

Patient Communication

Patient Documentation

Teaching Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

UPMC Family Hospice is hiring a Part-time LPN to work the evening shift. The position is Every other Weekend and every other Holiday.

Act as a healthcare team member by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.

Responsibilities:

1. The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency.
2. An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance when the patient's care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice.
3. An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures, and shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC.
4. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers while incorporating national professional organization goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
5. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
6. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.