LPN (Day/Evening) - T11 Trauma

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Union position: AFSCME

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the T11 Trauma unit. The role is 0.9 full-time with day and evening shifts and rotation including weekends and holidays. A generous sign-on bonus is available, with starting pay of $22.12/hour plus a $1.60 shift differential.

Located on Tower 11, this unit supports orthopedic, trauma, neurological and medical-surgical care. Eligible for a sign-on bonus – $12,500 for nurses with over 1 year of experience, or $10,000 for graduate nurses or

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for meals and nourishment; serves and collects trays; feeds or assists with feedings as directed, including tube feedings; provides fresh water and between meal nourishment.
• Performs other assigned work such as cleaning utility room cupboards; collecting and bagging soiled linen; cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments and equipment.
• Assists patients with toileting; collects and labels specimens for examination. Assists patients in and out of bed in turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating.
• Understands the special needs of patients with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse), and utilizes appropriate assessment and intervention techniques.
• Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as directed according to the unit policies.
• Provides for recreational and/or diversional activities for patients as directed.
• Assists in the direct care of patients as assigned. Responds effectively in emergency situations
• Adheres to universal precautions.Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as directed when necessary and completes appropriate documentation.
• When assigned medication administration: handles and stores medications following established procedures; cleans and cares for medication cart and supplies; keeps team leader informed of problems, observations, and reactions involving medication administration; prepares and administers medications as ordered; demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV therapy administration; counts narcotic drug at end of shift; administers PRN medications; follows documentation procedures; follows Pyxis Standards.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse
T11 Trauma
0.9 Full-time, day and evening shifts with rotation/weekends/holidays (36 hours/week)
Union position:Yes (AFSCME)
Posted:9/5/2026

UPMC Altoona is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our T11 Trauma unit on day and evening shifts!

STARTING PAY for this position is $22.12/hour (+ applicable experience!). Shift differential is $1.60.

Tower 11 is a 44 bed, orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical surgical monitored unit, serving the adult population. We are the unit of choice for patients with orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, fractures, trauma, neurological disorders and medical cases. We are trained in caring for complex fractures and post-operative care of joint replacements. What makes T11 a special place to work? We have an amazing team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and Case Management, who collaborate to provide exceptional patient care to our diverse patient population.

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

• $12,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over 1 year of experience
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Graduate Nurses and nurses with less than 1 year of experience

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for meals and nourishment; serves and collects trays; feeds or assists with feedings as directed, including tube feedings; provides fresh water and between meal nourishment.
• Performs other assigned work such as cleaning utility room cupboards; collecting and bagging soiled linen; cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments and equipment.
• Assists patients with toileting; collects and labels specimens for examination. Assists patients in and out of bed in turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating.
• Understands the special needs of patients with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse), and utilizes appropriate assessment and intervention techniques.
• Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as directed according to the unit policies.
• Provides for recreational and/or diversional activities for patients as directed.
• Assists in the direct care of patients as assigned. Responds effectively in emergency situations
• Adheres to universal precautions.Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as directed when necessary and completes appropriate documentation.
• When assigned medication administration:a.Handles and stores medications following established procedures.b. Cleans and cares for medication cart and supplies.c.Keeps team leader informed of problems, observa-tions, and reactions involving medication administration.d.Prepares and administers oral, intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, rectal, vaginal, topical, and ocular medications as ordered by a licensed physician or dentist under the direct supervision and responsi-bility of a registered nurse.e.Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV therapy administration according to policy.f.Count narcotic drug at end of shift with registered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse.g.Administers PRN medications following assessment by registered nurse.h.Follows procedure accurately for recording all data involving medication administration.i.Follows Standards of Practice for use of Pyxis System.
• Answers nurse call system and responds appropriately in a timely manner.
• Escorts patients to and from designated departments or divisions.
• Maintains patient's room and its equipment in an orderly fashion; terminal cleaning of patient unit and equipment in the absence of the environmental service aides.
• Assists the registered nurse in the admission of patients and orients patients to their surroundings as directed. Transfers patients and assists registered nurse in discharging patients, as directed. Admits, orients, and transfers patient according to established policies. Assists other members of the health care team as directed.
• Cares for patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from registered nurse and established routines.
• Gives treatment as assigned by team leader/charge nurse such as catheterizations, catheter irrigations and care; oral, tracheal, and nasal suctioning; enemas; dressing changes; perineal care; etc., in accordance with level of training. Assists with other procedures as directed.