LPN, Skilled Nursing - Evenings

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional nursing care to patients. This role involves a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and promoting a safe and comfortable environment. The position requires evening shifts and rotation on weekends, offering a generous sign-on bonus for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of safety and support. If you're passionate about nursing and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

$10,000 for new graduates

$12,500 for experienced nurses

Qualifications

• Must have LPN certification and strong patient care skills.
• Experience in telemetry monitoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care under RN supervision and assist with patient examinations.
• Educate patients on pain management and monitor their responses.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Telemetry Monitoring

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. This position is 40 hours a week.

The shift will primarily be evenings, 2:45PM - 11:15PM with night shift coverage as needed, 10:45PM - 7:15PM. Every other weekend rotation required.

Sign-On Bonus:

• $10,000 for new graduates with a two-year work commitment.
• $12,500 for experienced nurses with a two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department including nursing philosophy, mission, vision, and values. Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists doctor with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse. Assists with rehabilitation of patients in accordance with the medical care plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Answers call lights; assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
• Assists in admitting, discharging, and transferring patients. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration given to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting. Provides for patients' safety and safe care of valuables.
• Participates in team conferences, development of nursing care plans, and team and shift reports, facility committees as assigned. Administers medications to assigned patients and/or to all patients assigned to a team. Administers IV medications after having satisfactorily completed the facility approved IV medication course. Assists in orientation of new staff. Possesses strong customer service focus. Promotes effective interpersonal relationships and positive attitudes among the patient care team. Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety. Assesses and monitors patient’s level and response to pain.
• Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcomes. A Practical Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required.