UPMC Hamot is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our 3 South Observation unit!

This position is full-time, 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Weekend and holiday coverage required. 

Observation/Short Stay Acute Care Unit (3 South): a 23-bed unit for adult medical-surgical patients needing care after failed outpatient treatment, unsuccessful emergency department care, or post-procedure recovery. It focuses on stabilizing patients, reassessing for discharge, or hospital admission

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

$12,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience $10,000 sign-on bonus available for graduate nurses 

As an LPN at UPMC, you will find:  

Competitive wages  

A highly rated benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.   

Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today  

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.  

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Overview: Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. Depending on clinical area and training, may 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.

Responsibilities:

Licensed to function as a member of the health-care team, exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience, and competency. Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment. Seeks guidance from licensed professional nurses and health care team members when patient care needs exceed LPN scope of practice, surpass LPN’s knowledge, skill, or ability, or when the patient’s condition deteriorates, changes significantly, or requires immediate assistance. Obtains instruction and supervision for new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures, and follows established policies, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines, and State Practice Act. Acts within LPN Practice guidelines, including IVs where trained and appropriate, formulates daily goals and care plans involving the patient as a partner, communicates patient condition to other care providers, and ensures comprehensive patient documentation. Incorporates goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction, builds healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, actively participates in unit activities and assists care team members, provides detailed teaching to patients and families for care transitions, supports orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care staff, seeks feedback and engages in continuous professional improvement, and participates in organizational and system programs for continuous learning. Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement, partners with health care team, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes, maintains productive working relationships with accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment, understands cultural differences and promotes healthy relationships, balances work and personal life, models safe work hours, manages time effectively, and communicates safety hazards to peers and management. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.