Operating Room LPN — Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-call rotation

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Operating Room. The LPN provides direct patient care within the nursing team under supervision, with on-call and rotation duties.

Applicants must have PA LPN licensure and CPR, and be willing to participate in a sign-on bonus program. The role includes a 40-hour work week (1.0 FTE) from 6:45am to 3:15pm with on-call and rotation, in a union AFSCME environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a temporary permit or a valid LPN license in PA
• CPR required per AHA standards
• Must pass Altoona Hospital pharmacology challenge exam within specified timeframes

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with meals and nutrition
• Assists with toileting, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Monitors and reports patient conditions and changes
• Administers medications under supervision and as ordered
• Answers nurse call and assists with patient transfers and admissions/discharges
• Maintains room and equipment; adheres to safety and infection control policies

Skills

Patient care

CPR/AHA ready

On-call readiness

Education

LPN license

Tools

Pyxis system

Job description

UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Operating Room. The LPN provides direct patient care within the nursing team under supervision, with on-call and rotation duties.

Applicants must have PA LPN licensure and CPR, and be willing to participate in a sign-on bonus program. The role includes a 40-hour work week (1.0 FTE) from 6:45am to 3:15pm with on-call and rotation, in a union AFSCME environment.