Licensed Practical Nurse

Job ID: 5479279212 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Shift: Rotating Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Soldiers+Sail Department: Respiratory Therapy Location: 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 20.
76-30.
13 USD UPMC Wellsboro is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support Respiratory Therapy.
This new and unique role will assist the Respiratory Therapist with patient care rounds, treatments, assessments, oximetry walks, cardiac diagnostic testing, and outpatient services within the LPN scope of practice.
This position will work 10-hour shifts – days with rotation per the needs of the department.
Additionally, there is an every-other weekend and holiday rotation.
This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or an experienced LPN looking for something new, there has never been a better time to join UPMC! Sign-On Bonus Details: $5,000 – 2yr Commitment | 0-less than 1year of experience $7,500 – 2yr Commitment | 1yr+ years of experience *Applicants will be considered at all levels of the LPN career ladder and will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience, education, and certifications.
Purpose: Act as a member of the healthcare 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.
Responsibilities: The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the healthcare 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, 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 a 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 is 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 a healthy lifestyle.
Communicate with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Qualifications: Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: The LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
A licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, as permitted in section 13.
1(b) of the act (63 P.
S.
663.
1(b)), may reactivate the license by following the state guidelines and would not be eligible to hire into an LPN role until that time.
Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from the issue of the permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GPNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GPN position, at the discretion of the BU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran CAREER GROWTH Grow Your Nursing Career Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder.
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