Licensed Practical Nurse - Twin Lakes

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is hiring a full-time Licensed Professional Nurse to support the Withdrawal Management team in Somerset, PA!

The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts per week, primarily from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. Days of the week worked will rotate. Free parking available on site. Prior nursing experience is preferred. Prior behavioral health experience is preferred. 

**Sign on bonus up to $7,500!**

Responsibilities:
 

• The LPN is prepared 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 patien'?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 (except 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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.