Licensed Practical Nurse - CCP Seneca

UPMC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping kids be their best selves?
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the office in Seneca.
Sign on bonus available if applicable.

Requirements

• Completion of a State Board-approved Practical Nursing Program.
• IV therapy certification (included in PA State Board Approved Programs since 2012; prior graduates must provide proof of completion).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for patient care across different age groups.
• Strong understanding of growth and development principles to assess and interpret patient needs.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.
• Valid LPN license in the practicing state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73.
• Note: Current licensure must be maintained in the state where the facility is located or, if covered by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Employees changing residency to the state where the facility is located have 60 days to apply for licensure within that state.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and licensed UPMC providers to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide IV therapy as trained and clinically appropriate.
• Formulate daily goals and care plans in partnership with patients.
• Maintain comprehensive patient documentation.
• Create a compassionate, patient-focused experience.
• Guide patients and families through their care journey with effective teaching.
• Support the orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care support staff.
• Identify and participate in clinical quality and workplace improvement opportunities.
• Communicate any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees