Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse, 4 South

UPMC • Erie, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for its 4 South Trauma team. This full-time role offers shift options between a day/night rotation and straight nights. The Senior LPN provides patient care and IV therapy using sound nursing judgment and focused assessment in accordance with UPMC guidelines, policies, and State Board regulations. Working under the direction of an RN or another licensed provider, the LPN collaborates with the healthcare team, patients, and families to achieve positive outcomes and takes assignments at the top of the LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.

The position requires at least two years of experience. A sign-on bonus of $12,500 is offered with a two-year commitment for candidates with one or more years of experience. UPMC offers flexible scheduling options, including traditional rotating/flexible shifts and special programs focused primarily on night or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees entering or transitioning into those special programs must have at least six months of nursing experience and may need to complete orientation during regular business hours.

Requirements

• Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• At least two years of experience.
• Complete an IV therapy curriculum within four months of hire or transfer; commit to obtaining it within four months of hire or transfer and within 30 days of start. Graduates from 2012 onward have the curriculum included in PA State Board-approved programs; graduates before 2012 must provide official proof of completion of an approved IV therapy program.
• Take nurse assignments at the top of the LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and interact appropriately with the patient populations served by the assigned unit.
• Understand growth and development across the lifespan and assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families, and contribute to desired patient outcomes.
• Participate in developing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures that support patient comfort and safety.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Have mobility, visual/manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
• Have computer skills to use the electronic health record.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire or transfer.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Hold Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification within six months of hire or transfer.
• Meet Act 34 clearance requirements.
• Maintain current licensure in the state where the facility is located or, when applicable, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Employees on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility's state have 60 days to apply for licensure there.
• Complete two annual contributions to improve patient care, or maintain a UPMC-approved certification and complete one annual contribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, including IV therapy, within the LPN scope of practice, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, State Practice Act, and established policies and procedures.
• Communicate with a licensed professional nurse and healthcare team when patient needs exceed the LPN's scope, knowledge, skills, or abilities; when a patient's condition deteriorates or significantly changes; when the patient is unstable or not responding to therapy; or when immediate assistance is needed.
• Obtain instruction and supervision when performing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures.
• Develop daily patient goals and plans of care using Relationship Based Care, involving patients as partners and addressing individual needs holistically.
• Communicate patient conditions to care providers and maintain comprehensive documentation that supports communication among caregivers.
• Incorporate professional, business unit, and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and the overall patient experience.
• Create a caring, compassionate, patient-focused experience and build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Participate actively in unit activities and assist care team members as needed.
• Educate patients and families throughout care and during transitions to another level of care or home.
• Support the orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care support staff.
• Seek feedback, pursue continuous professional development, and participate in organizational and system learning programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical quality, workplace practices, and patient care.
• Participate in developing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures that promote patient comfort and safety.
• Maintain productive internal and external working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and promote healthy relationships among peers.
• Model safe work hours, effective time management, a healthy work-life balance, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Communicate workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors and complete other duties as assigned.
• Take nurse assignments at the top of the LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.
• Select and complete two annual contributions to improve patient care, or maintain a UPMC-approved certification and complete one annual contribution.

Benefits

• $12,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment for candidates with at least one year of experience.
• Premium pay differential for special programs focused primarily on night or weekend shifts.
• Flexible scheduling options, including rotating/flexible shifts and special night or weekend programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed