The 6 West Med Surg Department has a Full-Time LPN Opening for our LPN to RN Bridge Program! 

UPMC Williamsport is piloting a bridge program to benefit students enrolled in the LPN to RN program at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in order to offer school and work-life balance. 
Working while attending school can present a challenge when balancing work schedules with school schedules. The commitments for these positions are designed specifically with your class schedule in mind.

Program Details:

·    In this role you would be required to work at least 16 hours per week (32 hours per pay period).

·    You are eligible to receive full-time benefits while working in this role

o  Full-Time tuition assistance $6,000 per academic year

·    These roles are eligible in inpatient med/surg departments at UPMC Williamsport only

·    Must be enrolled in LPN to RN program through the Pennsylvania College of Technology

·    What will orientation be like?

o  You will be required to attend a full-time orientation that is conducted with your academic schedule in mind.

Your leaders and nursing educators are aware of your academic commitments and are there to fully support you!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!  

*New graduates (0 to less than 1 year experience) will receive a one-time $10,000 bonus for a two-year commitment.
*Experienced LPNs (1 or more years’ experience) will receive a one-time $12,500 bonus for a two-year commitment.

Purpose:
Act as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experiencein nursing and competency and able to provide care 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:

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 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 (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.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

The LPN, Bridge NS 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, Bridge NS participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place.

An LPN, Bridge NS 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, Bridge NS 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.