Licensed Practical Nurse-Weekend Option-ED (Hanover)

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your nursing expertise to provide exceptional patient care while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. The organization offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, allowing you to thrive in your nursing career. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with sound nursing judgment and competency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate patient conditions and collaborate with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Judgment

IV Therapy

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification

Job description

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $12,500 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

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.

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. 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 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. 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.