LPN Home Health

UPMC; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UPMC Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Home Health in the State College area is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the home health care team. The LPN will provide nursing care under direction, use sound clinical judgment, and follow UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and State Board regulations.

Position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 8:00 am–4:30 pm hours and weekend rotation opportunities, along with UPMC benefits and a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• LPN license and current licensure to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to exercise sound nursing judgment.
• Experience following Guidelines and State Board regulations.
• Strong communication within the care team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under direction of a registered nurse or licensed UPMC provider.
• Communicate patient condition and care needs to health care team.
• Develop and implement care plans with patient involvement.
• Maintain thorough patient documentation and ensure safety and quality of care.

Skills

LPN

Education

LPN license

Job description

UPMC Home Health is hiring an LPN in the State College area

In this position you will act as a member of the home health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency and able to provide care 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.

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, rotations for weekend coverage.
• UPMC Benefits
• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Final title and pay will be determined by experience, education and certifications

Responsibilities

• The LPN is prepared 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. The patient's care needs surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill or ability. The patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance.
• 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 (except IVs) 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 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. 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.
• 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.;30