Are you passionate about helping kids be their best selves?
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the office in Greensburg.
Evening availability required to support the hours of operation.
Sign on bonus available if applicable.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with Registered Nurses and licensed UPMC providers to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
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Provide IV therapy as trained and clinically appropriate.
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Formulate daily goals and care plans in partnership with patients.
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Maintain comprehensive patient documentation.
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Create a compassionate, patient-focused experience.
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Guide patients and families through their care journey with effective teaching.
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Support the orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care support staff.
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Identify and participate in clinical quality and workplace improvement opportunities.
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Communicate any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
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Completion of a State Board-approved Practical Nursing Program.
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IV therapy certification (included in PA State Board Approved Programs since 2012; prior graduates must provide proof of completion).
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Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for patient care across different age groups.
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Strong understanding of growth and development principles to assess and interpret patient needs.
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Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
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Excellent relationship-building skills with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Valid LPN license in the practicing state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
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Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73.
Note: Current licensure must be maintained in the state where the facility is located or, if covered by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Employees changing residency to the state where the facility is located have 60 days to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
