Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Union) - Acute Care
Somerset, Pennsylvania
UPMC Somerset is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Acute Care units! If you are searching for a fast-paced, exciting career that allows you to experience a variety of different fields, Acute Care could be for you! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care unit. These positions work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends. The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed.
UPMC is excited to offer a generous Sign-on Bonus to eligible Nurses! Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC is excited to offer a generous Sign-on Bonus to eligible Nurses! Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your nursing career, or a seasoned LPN seeking a change, now is your moment to find your place at UPMC!
- Graduate Nurses can be awarded up to $10,000 with a 2-year work commitment
- Experienced Nurses (1+ years of experience) can be awarded up to $12,500 with a 2-year work commitment
Responsibilities:
- Prioritizes patient problems through critical thinking, distinguishing significant from non-significant deviations from normal and urgent from non-urgent needs.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining individualized patient care plans.
- Administers medications and performs treatments/procedures following the five rights of medication administration and medical plan protocols.
- Initiates and manages peripheral IV administration and maintenance fluid administration within state regulations and hospital standards.
- Conducts patient and family education under RN supervision.
- Applies standards of care effectively to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Maintains competency in routine nursing procedures.
- Cultivates a positive work environment by fostering constructive communication and relationships.
- Engages in formal and informal staff development activities within and outside the nursing unit.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce care costs.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Arrhythmia Course upon hire or within 6 months required
- One year general medical/surgical (acute care) experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Successful completion of an approved pharmacology course prior to hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or completed within one month of hire
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 240001Z3
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Somerset
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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