UPMC Somerset is looking forLicensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Acute Care units! If you are searching for a fast-paced, exciting career that allows you to experience a variety of different fields, Acute Care could be for you! UPMC Somerset's Acute Care is made up of the Cardiology Medicine Unit & Surgical Acute Care unit.This position works variable shifts and is scheduled on an as-needed basis to support the 24/7 operations of the unit.The Acute Care departments are truly a team! Employees are cross trained to function on both units and will float as needed. 

Purpose:
Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care.

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.