Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time/Nights) - Residential Treatment

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time LPN to join our team in our Residential Treatment unit. This position offers 36 hours/week on Night Shift with potential for career growth and advancement. About the Unit: Our Residential Treatment unit is an Ambulatory Residential Addiction unit certified by the State of New York's Office of Addicftion Services and Supports (OASAS) and is designed to support individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The Residential program is a 20-bed unit comprised of multiple common areas consisting of dining room and kitchen, group room, TV and Computer rooms, art therapy room, access to gym, and space for indoor recreational activities. Our program uses evidence-based programming combined with vocational and wellness therapies to create a person-centered environment. The staffing is comprised of Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurses (RNs and LPNs), Counselors, Milieu Therapists, Supportive Employment Specialists, Psych Associates, Personal Care Technicians, and Peer Specialists to serve all the various needs of a client during their course of treatment. UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you - financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career. From tuition reimbursement to advancing your career, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here's how we support our nurses: Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year. Dedicated career ladders 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. Sign-On Bonus Details: $12,500 with one or more years of LPN experience $10,000 for New LPN Graduates! Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

Requirements

Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
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.
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, 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.
A licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed for 5 years or longer or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or longer, as permitted in section 13.1(b) of the act (63 P.S. 663.1(b)), may reactivate the license by following the state guidelines and would not be eligible to hire into an LPN role until that time.
Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GPNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GPN position, at the discretion of the BU.
New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire.
CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
New York State Fingerprint Check may work provisionally for 30 days.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
NYS Fingerprint Check OASAS (NYFP2)
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

Responsibilities

The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency.
The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.
An LPN shall 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.
The patient's care needs surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill or ability.
The patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable, or the patient needs immediate assistance.
An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures.
An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act.
Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines (except IVs) and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
Communicates the patient's condition to other care providers.
Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members.
Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home.
Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.
Supports continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs.
Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

Benefits

Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
Dedicated career ladders 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.
$12,500 with one or more years of LPN experience
$10,000 for New LPN Graduates!
Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

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