What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Mercer position at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center?
UPMC Avalon SpringsNow hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Apply today to join an amazing team, and work in a rewarding environment.Purpose : Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania.Responsibilities :
- Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
- Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Participate in health care conferences.
- Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
- Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.
- Provide appropriate, direct patient care. Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds and administer medication.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
- Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
- Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.
- Constructively receive feedback and direction.
- Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
- 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.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
- Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills.
- Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
- Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.
- Participate in project and committee work.
- Suggest and support changes within the department.
- Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.
- Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.Qualifications : Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 34
- OAPSAUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
