Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient ED at Lock Haven - Casual with Variable Shifts

UPMC•Warwick, RI

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a casual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Outpatient Emergency Department at Lock Haven. Casual employees work variable shifts and must work at least 36 hours in each six-week timeframe, including 24 hours off-shift or on weekends, and one holiday per year. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. The LPN serves as a member of the health-care team and participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessment under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider. Depending on the clinical area and training, the LPN may provide care and IV therapy in accordance with UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, policies, and State Board regulations. The LPN communicates changes in patient condition and concerns to the care team, provides patient and family education, documents care, and collaborates to support safe, effective patient outcomes.

Requirements

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Maintain current LPN licensure in the state where practicing or under a qualifying multistate Nursing Licensure Compact agreement.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
For IV therapy, successful completion of the IV therapy curriculum is required. LPNs who graduated before 2012 must provide official proof of completion of an approved IV therapy program; LPNs without the required training may not perform IV therapy.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for or interact appropriately with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient needs.
Ability to identify patient-care process-improvement opportunities and collaborate with the health-care team, patients, and families.
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, manage multiple and changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Computer skills for use of the electronic health record.
Required clearances: Act 33 with renewal, Act 34 with renewal, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
Employees using an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of the change.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of nursing experience is required to qualify for optional programs primarily working night shifts or weekend shifts; qualifying employees may be required to complete orientation during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessment under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider.
Exercise sound nursing judgment within the LPN scope of practice, training, and competency.
Communicate with a licensed professional nurse and other health-care team members when patient needs exceed the LPN’s scope, knowledge, skill, or ability, or when a patient’s condition deteriorates, changes significantly, becomes unstable, 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.
Provide care and IV therapy when trained, clinically appropriate, and within applicable practice guidelines.
Formulate daily patient goals and plans of care that involve patients as partners and consider their individual needs holistically.
Communicate patient conditions to other care providers and maintain comprehensive documentation that promotes communication among caregivers.
Support patient safety, quality, and patient experience goals in daily work.
Build caring, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues and provide assistance to care-team members.
Teach patients and families about the episode of care and transitions to another level of care or home.
Support the orientation and development of new LPNs and patient-care support staff.
Seek performance feedback, pursue professional improvement, and participate in organizational and system learning programs.
Identify and participate in clinical quality and workplace process-improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with the health-care team, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Maintain productive working relationships, accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and promote healthy relationships among peers.
Maintain a balance between work and personal life, and model safe work hours, time management, and a healthy lifestyle.
Communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors, and perform other duties as assigned.