LPN - UPMC Blair Medical Associates of Hollidaysburg

UPMC’s Blair Medical Associates of Hollidaysburg is seeking an LPN to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled from 7:45am to 4:15pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 8:30am to 5:00pm. An occasional shift from 9:00am to 5:30pm on Wednesday’s may be required on a rotating basis. Prior experience working in a primary care office is preferred but not required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Responsibilities:

• The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. 
• The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.
• 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.
• An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. 
• An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and the State Practice Act.
• Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines including IVs as trained and where clinically appropriate and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
• Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the patient’s condition to other care providers. 
• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. 
• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. 
• Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members.
• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. 
• Demonstrates a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff. 
• Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. 
• Supports continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs. 
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. 
• Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care. 
• Partners and collaborates with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. 
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. 
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. 
• Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. 
• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.