Licensed Practical Nurse-3M

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500 for experienced L

Graduate LPN sign-on $5,000

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support Medical/Surgical/Oncology (3M). The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and offers a generous sign-on bonus for experienced LPNs with at least one year of experience.

Graduate LPNs receive a $5,000 bonus, with a two-year commitment required upon accepting the bonus. Under RN direction, you will provide routine patient care, administer medications, take vitals, and assist in care

Qualifications

• Active PA LPN license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care under RN supervision.
• Administer injections and medications following policies.
• Take vital signs and observe patient responses to treatment.
• Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in planning and delivering care.
• Maintain CPR certification and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

UPMC McKeesport s hiring a Full-Time License Practical Nurse to help support the Medical/Surgical/Oncology (3M) Unit. This position will work rotating12-hour shifts including weekends/holidays.

This position is eligible for a generous sign on bonus of $7,500 for experienced LPNs with at least one full year of experience.

Graduate LPNs are offered $5,000

All candidates who accept a sign-on bonus are expected to make a 2 year work commitment to UPMC McKeesport.

Purpose:

Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
• Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction.
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Understands and implements the rehabilitation routine and philosophy including FIMS within the scope of practice.
• 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.
• Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Successfully completes FIM exam as required bi-annually.
• Suggest and support changes within the department.
• Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.
• 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.
• Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
• Participate in project and committee work.
• Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
• Participate in health care conferences.
• Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.
• Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.