Licensed Practical Nurse- Williamsport area

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health-care team, exercising nursing judgment within their preparation, knowledge, experience, and competency. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider, the LPN participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessments and following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, organizational policies, and State Board regulations. The LPN contributes to a healing environment through Relationship Based Care, develops daily goals and patient-centered plans of care, communicates patient conditions to other care providers, and maintains comprehensive documentation. The role includes teaching patients and families about their care and transitions, supporting patient safety and quality goals, building caring relationships, participating in unit activities, and pursuing feedback and ongoing professional improvement. The LPN is expected to seek guidance or supervision when patient needs exceed their scope or competence, when a patient's condition changes or deteriorates, or when performing new or unfamiliar procedures. UPMC offers flexible shift options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and programs focused primarily on night or weekend shifts with premium pay differentials. Employees entering these programs must have at least six months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours.

Requirements

Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for or interact appropriately with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit.
Knowledge of lifespan growth and development, and ability to assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific care needs.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Computer skills sufficient to use the electronic health record.
Maintain practical nurse licensure in the state of practice or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the facility’s state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Complete the licensure examination within four months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Meet applicable Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearance requirements.
If working on an out-of-state multistate Nursing Licensure Compact license and later changing residency to the facility’s state, apply for licensure in that state within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health care is preferred; no LPN experience is required.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.
Communicate with licensed professional nurses and members of the patient’s care team when patient needs exceed the LPN’s scope, knowledge, skill, or ability, or when a patient’s condition deteriorates or requires immediate assistance.
Obtain instruction and supervision when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures.
Follow UPMC policies and procedures, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act; practice within LPN guidelines, except for IVs.
Formulate daily goals and patient-centered plans of care that consider individual and holistic patient needs.
Communicate patient conditions to other care providers and maintain comprehensive documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
Support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction goals in daily work.
Build caring and compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, and contribute to a healing environment.
Participate in unit activities and assist other care team members.
Teach patients and families about the episode of care and transitions to another level of care or home.
Seek feedback, apply continuous professional improvement, and participate in organizational and system learning programs.
Identify opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
Maintain productive working relationships and demonstrate accountability, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and promote healthy relationships among peers.
Model safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle; communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management.