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UPMC · 1 day ago

Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine/Teaching (3 Pavilion)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UPMC is a 4x Magnet-designated teaching hospital and center of ongoing research and education. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed UPMC provider.

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Responsibilities

LPNs utilize nursing judgment, knowledge, and experience to participate in patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation

They communicate with RNs and healthcare teams when patient needs exceed their scope, skills, or when conditions change significantly

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

LPNs seek supervision for unfamiliar practices, adhere to established policies, and follow UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and the State Practice Act

They set holistic care goals with patient involvement and ensure comprehensive documentation to enhance communication among caregivers

LPNs focus on patient safety, quality, and satisfaction, fostering compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues

They provide effective education to patients and families, seek feedback for continuous improvement, and identify opportunities for clinical and workplace enhancement

LPNs build productive relationships, demonstrate accountability, respect cultural differences, and promote a healthy work-life balance while addressing safety concerns in the workplace

Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing

Experience in health care preferred, no LPN experience required

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing age-appropriate care based on unit specifications

Understand principles of growth and development to assess and identify patients' age-specific needs

Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, providers, and patients/families

Work effectively in a complex environment, managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment

Requires mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for patient handling

Computer skills necessary for using electronic health records

Qualification

Licensed Practical NurseBasic Life SupportElectronic Health RecordsPatient Care PlanningCompassionate CareCultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Successful graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing age-appropriate care based on unit specifications

Understand principles of growth and development to assess and identify patients' age-specific needs

Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, providers, and patients/families

Work effectively in a complex environment, managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment

Requires mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for patient handling

Computer skills necessary for using electronic health records

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

Must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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