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.

We can offer the following:

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

• $27.30

• Off-shift Rate Differential: $2.00
• Weekend Regular Rate Differential: $2.00
• Weekend Off shift Rate Differential $3.00

• Part-Time - $3,750 with a 2-year commitment
• Full-time - $7,500 with a 2-year commitment
• Casual - Not available

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:

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

• Basic computer skills necessary to input patient care orders and medical record documentation.
• 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.
• Minimum of 1 year of current LPN experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge in the skilled nursing setting REQUIRED.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• OAPSA (Older Adults Protective Services) clearance
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Participate in health care conferences.

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

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