Senior LPN: Lead Patient Care & IV Therapy

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC seeks an experienced Senior LPN to join the health-care team, applying sound nursing judgment and following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care with a focus on IV therapy, under RN supervision and in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include communicating with the health-care team, guiding patient care, and contributing to quality improvements while developing others and maintaining compassionate,

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license and eligibility to practice in PA.
• Ability to perform IV therapy within scope.
• Experience in hospital or clinical nursing settings a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under RN or licensed provider supervision.
• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using focused assessment.
• Communicate patient needs to health-care team and seek guidance when needed.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and quality improvement involvement.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and transitions.

Skills

Nursing judgment

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Communication with health team

Education

LPN program completion

Job description

UPMC seeks an experienced Senior LPN to join the health-care team, applying sound nursing judgment and following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care with a focus on IV therapy, under RN supervision and in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include communicating with the health-care team, guiding patient care, and contributing to quality improvements while developing others and maintaining compassionate,