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Requirements

• Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• 0 – 2 years of experience.
• Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer.
• Commit to obtain IV therapy curriculum within 4 months of hire/transfer within 30 days of start (if graduated prior to 2012, official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program is needed).
• Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.
• Ability 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.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• 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.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the health-care 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 in settings where nursing takes place.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act within the LPN Practice guidelines including IVs and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulate 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.
• Communicate the patient's condition to other care providers.
• Ensure patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporate 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.
• Create a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Actively participate in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members.
• Provide 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.
• Demonstrate a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff.
• Regularly seek feedback on performance and apply continuous professional improvement.
• Support continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs.
• Identify opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement.
• Seek and participate in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care.
• Partner and collaborate with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and hold peers accountable for healthy relationships.
• Maintain a conscious balance between work and personal life.
• Model safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
• Communicate with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus ($10,000 for new graduates with 0 to less than 1 year experience for a two-year commitment; $12,500 for experienced LPNs with 1 or more years’ experience for a two-year commitment).
• Flexible options for shifts, including primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.