Licensed Practical Nurse - BMA Tyrone

UPMC; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated LPN to join their team in Tyrone. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential nursing care under the guidance of licensed professionals. The LPN will play a vital role in patient assessment, care planning, and documentation, ensuring a holistic approach to patient needs. With a focus on professional development, this role encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making it ideal for those passionate about improving patient outcomes. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for experienced LPNs

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for less experienced LPNs

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with sound nursing judgment and competency.
• Experience in IV therapy and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient care.

Skills

Nursing Judgment

IV Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Holistic Care Planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring a full-time LPN to support BMA Tyrone. This role will work day-rotation of schedules starting with 7:30 am - 5 pm.

Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. Depending on clinical area and training, may provide care and IV therapy following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and policies, and the State Board Regulations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

• $7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience
• $5,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs)

Responsibilities:

• The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place. 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, surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill or ability, or when the patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition.
• An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and the State Practice Act. Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines including IVs as trained and where clinically appropriate and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the patient's condition to other care providers. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Actively participates in unit activities and is willing to provide assistance to care team members. 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.
• Demonstrates a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs. Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care. Partners and collaborates with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.