Licensed Practical Nurse

Blair Medical Associates Neurology Department in Altoona is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team!

This position will work a Monday – Friday schedule from 8 a.m.to 4:30 pm.

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience

$5,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs)

Responsibilities:

Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

Participate in health care conferences.

Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.

Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.

Provide appropriate, direct patient care.

Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds, and administer medication. Comply with established medication use policies.

Observe and record patients symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge.

Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital stay and home care concerns. Instruct and demonstrate care.

Discuss any patient or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately addressed.

Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.

Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs. Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.

Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills.

Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, family members, visitors, and staff members.

Basic computer skills necessary to input patient care orders and medical record documentation.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran