LPN- 4 M General Surgery

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,500

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the 4 M General Surgery Unit. The position involves rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a sign-on bonus of $12,500 for experienced LPNs with at least one year of experience.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and participate in care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• LPN license and current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience as an LPN is valued but not required by this listing.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
• Provide routine patient care: injections, vital signs, basic diagnostics, wound care, and medication administration.
• Assist RN and interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing care.
• Maintain CPR certification and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Team Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Full-Time License Practical Nurse to help support their 4 M General Surgery Unit. This position will work rotating12-hour shifts including weekends/holidays.

This position is eligible for a generous sign on bonus of $12,500 for experienced LPNs with at least one full year of experience.

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.