Bonus Details: $5,000 new graudates with two year work commitment. $7,500 experienced nurses with two year work commitment. Part-time positions receive a pro-rated amount, casuals excluded. Responsibilities: Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department including nursing philosophy, mission, vision and values.
Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse. Assists doctor with examinations, treatments, special tests and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse. Assists with rehabilitation of patients in accordance with the medical
care plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Answers call lights; assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Assists in admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration given to cleanliness of room, ventilation and lighting. Provides for patient's safety and safe care of valuables. Participates in team conferences, development of nursing care plans and team and shift reports, facility committees as assigned. Administers medications to assigned patients and/or to all patients assigned to a team. Administer IV medications after having satisfactorily
the facility approved IV medication course. Assists in orientation of new staff.
Possesses strong customer service-focus. Promotes effective interpersonal relationships and positive attitudes among patient care team. Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Possesses skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Involved in surveillance and ensuring the patient safety culture at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Reports patient safety concerns and events. Exhibits accountability and contributes to patient safety. backsses and monitors patient's level and response to pain.
Educates patients in pain management and its impact on patient outcome. A Practical Nurse who has taken a basic arrhythmia class and completed the competency will be expected to do telemetry monitoring in the ICU, if floated there. Performs telemetry monitoring, as required. Qualifications: Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. A current PA LPN license required. BLS required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.
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