Licensed Practical Nurse - UPMC Muncy MN - Weekend Program

Licensed Practical Nurse Weekend Program

UPMC Muncy has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Weekend Program with 2MN Acute Care. This weekend role covers 48 weekends per year, working 24 hours each weekend between 3pm on Friday - 7am on Monday, including every other holiday. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work weekend, night shift hours.

Weekend Program Benefits:

• $12,500 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced LPNs with a 2-year commitment

• 25% weekend differential
• Full-Time Benefits and Incentives including:
• Medical Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Discounts
• Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and more...

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** Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.**

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.

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:

• The LPN 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 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 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. Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members. Provides detailed and…