Senior Licensed Practical Nurse II, Perianesthesia, UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. 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. A senior LPN is responsible for selecting and completing 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing
• Successful completion of the IV therapy curriculum
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program
• 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 individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below
• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients
• Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record
• 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
• If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program
• Basic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state

Nice To Haves

• Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients for surgical procedures
• Preparing patients for surgical procedures, skin preps, scrubs and IVs
• Providing discharge instructions to patient and support person
• Care for patients in extended stay waiting for inpatient bed
• Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure the unit meets all regulatory standards
• Care for patients from a variety of service lines including pediatrics and adult ICU
• Performs in accordance with the system-wide competencies/behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $12,500 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents, plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree