Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice - Gatehouse

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Williamsport, PA

202d • $22 - $31

About The Position

UPMC Family Hospice is hiring a Part-time LPN to work the evening shift. This position is an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently enrolled in or planning to begin a Registered Nurse (RN) program, offering hands-on experience and flexibility to support continued education. Act as a healthcare team member 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, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider. The position is every other Weekend and every other Holiday.

Requirements

• Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in health care preferred, no LPN experience required.
• 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, and 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 are required to utilize the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment.
• 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.
• Obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures.
• Follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act.
• Formulate 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.
• Communicate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Provide comprehensive patient documentation to promote communication between caregivers.
• Incorporate national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Create a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Actively participate in unit activities and provide assistance to care team members.
• Provide detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to guide them through the episode of care.
• Seek feedback on performance and apply continuous professional improvement.
• Identify opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and hold peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Maintain a conscious balance between work and personal life.
• Communicate with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Benefits

• Part-time position with evening shifts.
• Hands-on experience in a healthcare setting.
• Flexibility to support continued education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed