Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse

UPMC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Northwest is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Transitional Care Unit. This casual, part-time role involves providing skilled nursing care and IV therapy, under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed provider.

The Senior LPN duties include planning and coordinating care with the health care team, supporting patient families, and contributing to continuous quality improvement in a med/surg/telemetry or ED setting.

Qualifications

• Provides care and IV therapy following LPN guidelines and state regulations.
• Communicates with care team to adjust plans as patient needs change.
• Participates in patient and family education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under RN or licensed provider supervision.
• Perform focused assessments and document patient status.
• Administer IV therapies per guidelines and safety policies.
• Participate in unit activities and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

UPMC Northwest
Transitional Care Unit
Status: casual
Shifts: Typically day/evenings

Purpose:
Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency and able to provide care and IV therapy 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.Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution. The role of the Senior LPN encompasses partnership, and collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. In this role, the LPN must take nurse assignment at the top of their license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.

Responsibilities:

• The LPN is licensed 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 including 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. Demonstrates a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff. 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. Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel. Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care. 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.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.