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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full- Time Sr. LPN to support the Resource Pool.
This position will complete orientation and rotate primarily on the following units: 3 Main, 4 North and South Step Down Units, 5 Pavilion, 5 South, 6 Main, 6 Pavilion, 6 South and our Rehab Unit.
3 Main -34 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit. We care for an adult population of patients with varied diagnoses.
4 North-4 PCU is a medical progressive care unit.This unit has 30 private beds.The patient population consists of those individuals requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical-surgical floors but do not require an ICU level of care.
4 South-4 South is a surgical progressive care unit.This unit has 24 private beds.The patient population consists of those individuals requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical-surgical floors but do not require an ICU level of care.Typical patients seen on this unit are: post vascular surgery, post open-heart surgery, post heart cath, post defibrillator/pacemaker insertion, CHF, anyone with a cardiac arrhythmia requiring medicine to control heart rate, stroke, high oxygen requirements and those on IV insulin drips. As well as; TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Repair) patients, which is a minimally invasive heart procedure.
5 North Pavilion -5 North Pavilion has 30 private beds and is primarily orthopedic service line including elective joint replacements, orthopedic spine procedures and fractures.
5 South Pavilion-5 South Pavilion has 24 private beds.Primarily neurosurgical service line patients.Other patient populations include bariatric, vascular, and general surgical patients.
6 Main-6 Main is a 34 bed Medical/Surgical Flex Monitored Unit that specializes in hospice care.6 Main serves the adult and geriatric population, is very broad in scope, and offers a variety of disease processes to enhance the knowledge base of both novice and seasoned staff.
6 Pavilion-6 North Pavilion is a medical/surgical oncology unit. It has 30 beds, all private rooms. 80-90% of our patients are admitted due to some history of cancer or have had surgery due to cancer.We primarily deal with lung, liver and abdominal cancer but can see patients who are having issues related to any cancer diagnosis.
6 South- 6 South Pavilion is a 24-bed colorectal surgical unit.The majority of our patients have bowel issues, whether it is cancer, IBS, Crohn’s, or small bowel obstructions. We also see a small percentage of gyne oncology patients.
Rehab -The Rehab Unit is a 24 bed post-acute facility that offers Inpatient Rehabilitation level of care, inclusive of 24 hr Rehab nursing, intensive PT/OT/SLP services all coordinated with the specialty of Physical Medicine, and Rehab (PMR) physician oversight.
Our unit population generally consists of Stroke, neurological disorders, complex orthopedic, brain injury and spinal cord injury (without bowel/bladder involvement) patients.Our patients are expected to need/participate in intensive therapy services of two or more (PT/OT/SLP) whereby the patient is expected to participate in a minimum of 180 minutes (3 hrs) or more of therapy daily.
You will enjoy a 10% shift differential working in the resource pool as well as a $7500 Sign on Bonus!
Purpose:
Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency and able to provide care and IV therapy following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and policies, and the State Board Regulations.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed UPMC provider
.A senior LPN is responsible for selecting and completing 1 contribution annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification. The role of the Senior LPN encompasses partnership, and collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. In this role, the LPN must take nurse assignment at the top of their license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.
Responsibilities:
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 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.
Full Time
Hospital
$48k-59k (estimate)
04/29/2024
06/27/2024
upmc.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
>50,000
1893
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JEFFREY A ROMOFF
$10B - $50B
Hospital
UPMC is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit health center that provides services such as emergency care, surgical, patient care, and fitness control for individuals.