Licensed Practical Nurse - Days/Evenings *12hr shifts*

at  UPMC

ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE A TRUE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS, WHILE ALSO HAVING THE ABILITY TO ADVANCE AND GROW IN YOUR CAREER? HAVEN PLACE, A SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY LOCATED IN LOCK HAVEN, PA IS CURRENTLY SEEKING LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN) TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are currently hiring for a Full-time position on day shift 7am-7pm.

• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions.
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for residents, staff, and self by supporting and promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, recognizing hazards, reporting and investigating incidents in a timely manner in accordance with policies, regulations, and prudent practices.
• Participates in resident care conferences.
• Complies with established medication use policies.
• Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care.
• Participates in self-review as requested by Unit Manager.
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Requests assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions.
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Observes and records resident’s symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information.
• Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures.
• Assists the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Discusses any resident or family concerns with RN in charge, so that issues can be appropriately addressed.
• Provides appropriate, direct resident care. Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication. Provides IV therapy as permitted by practice act and policy.
• Contributes to the unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or from self-identified development needs.
• Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided .
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Unit Manager/Nursing Leader.
  Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Long term care experience preferred.