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UPMC Western Maryland is hiring a LPN to support our Ortho/Trauma Unit!

This position is part of the weekend program, which allows you to benefit from being classified as a full-time employee while working just 24 hours/weekend. You will also receive a generous 20% differential on top of your base hourly rate for weekend hours worked!

* _Job title and pay rate will be determined based on education and experience._

Our 36-bed unit is designated for orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical-surgical patients, and 10 private rooms are designated for total knee and hip replacement patients.

This position qualifies for a generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $12,500 for eligible candidates!

Responsibilities:

+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

+ 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 patient's 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.

+ Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.

+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

+ Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level.

+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.

+ Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.

+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.

+ Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.

+ 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.

+ Participate in self-review as requested by unit director.

+ Participate in project and committee work.

+ Suggest and support changes within the department.

+ Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.

+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.

+ 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.

+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.

+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

+ 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran