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UPMC Williamsport is hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses to support its Total Joint and Spine Unit!

Take the next step in your nursing career with UPMC Williamsport by joining our Total Joint & Spine Unit (TJU), our primary surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and post-operative care. This full-time position is 36 hours per week, scheduled during daylight hours from 2:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays.

This role is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus:

* $12,500 for LPNs with 1+ year of experience (two-year commitment)

* $10,000 for GPNs and LPNs with <1 year of experience (two-year commitment)

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

As part of our robust Total Joint Program, you'll care for orthopedic and diverse post-operative patients as they transition to rehab or home. LPNs provide high-quality patient care and IV therapy while collaborating closely with RNs, providers, patients, and families. Senior LPNs also support care planning, focused assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced LPNs and new graduates looking to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment at UPMC Williamsport.

Responsibilities:

+ LPNs provide nursing care using knowledge, experience, and sound judgment within their licensed scope.

+ Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; creates holistic, patient-centered care plans.

+ Contacts RNs or healthcare team when patient needs exceed LPN scope, skills, or knowledge, or if patient condition worsens.

+ Seeks guidance for unfamiliar procedures and follows UPMC policies, LPN guidelines, and state regulations.

+ Maintains thorough, accurate records to ensure communication among caregivers.

+ Supports safety, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction through adherence to standards and proactive practice.

+ Collaborates with colleagues, assists team members, and helps orient and develop new staff.

+ Provides teaching to guide patients and families through care and transitions.

+ Pursues feedback, continuous learning, and opportunities for clinical and workplace improvement.

+ Models safe practices, promotes a healthy work-life balance, respects cultural differences, and reports hazards.

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

+ 2 years of experience required.

+ Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer. Must commit to obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer within 30 days of start.

+ If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.

+ Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.

+ Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.

+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

+ They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

+ Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.

+ Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program within 4 months of hire/transfer. Basic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a UPMC approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.

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

+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

+ Act 34

*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