Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Upmc Senior Communities Travel Program (Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual)

Join our UPMC Travel Program!

Enjoy the benefits of being a UPMC employee while also traveling to different local buildings.

The senior community travel LPN is a member of this unique internal program that supports the UPMC Senior Community Buildings.

Locations: Allegheny & Butler County

We can offer:

• Tuition Assistance
• 6-week scheduling assignments
• Competitive Compensation package with off shift differentials
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible scheduling
• Twelve-hour shifts

Sign-on Bonus of up to $7,500 for eligible roles

Purpose:
The Senior Community Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) work under the direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania. The Senior Community Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) will be utilized to fill shifts in all UPMC Senior Community Buildings that have units of high need. Senior Community Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) must be willing to work at all UPMC Senior Community Buildings and accept regular rotational assignments as determined by a Senior Community Travel Program team supervisor. The Senior Community Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) will not be required to be on call, otherwise chosen by the participant and approved by the Unit Director and Senior Community Program team supervisor. Off shift coverage may be required in facilities that have extended need for shift coverage.
Responsibilities:

• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Comply with established medication use policies. Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Suggest and support changes within the department.
• Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.
• Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
• Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
• Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.
• Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds and administer medication.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction.
• Participate in health care conferences.
• Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
• Participate in project and committee work.
• Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.
• Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Provide appropriate, direct patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital stay and home care concerns. Instruct and demonstrate care. Discuss any patient or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately addressed.
• Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills.
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.

• Senior Community Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) must agree to be available to work 72 hours in a bi-weekly pay period and will follow the scheduling requirements of the UPMC Senior Community Buildings facility assigned.
• Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, family members, visitors and staff members.
• Basic computer skills necessary to input patient care orders and medical record documentation.
• Minimum of 1 year of current LPN experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge in the skilled nursing setting REQUIRED.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• OAPSA (Older Adults Protective Services) clearance
• Act 34
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Participate in health care conferences.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran