LPN - Med/Surg Unit
You'll give treatments and do clinical duties, including IV therapy, under LPN practice guidelines.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Rotating days and nights Shift: Rotating Days/Nights, Every Other Weekend36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- 3 West Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit (3 West)medical, surgical and pediatric patients
- License
- LPN license Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.current LPN license
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)Full time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed $10,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs)
- License
- current LPN license Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Certification
- BLS or CPR certification Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
- Certification
- IV therapy certification required within 4 months of hire/transfer, unless included in LPN education IV therapy certification required within 4 months of hire/transfer (if not included in LPN education).
- Certification
- PALS within 1 year of hire or transfer Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
- Also asks
- Act 33, Act 34 and FBI (Act 73) clearances Act 33, Act 34, and FBI (Act 73) Clearances
- Also asks
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands of patient care Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands of patient care.
Preferred
- Experience
- LPN experience LPN experience preferred.
What it pays
- Bonus
- $12,500 sign-on bonus for LPNs with at least one year of experience $12,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experiencea minimum of one year of experience
- Bonus
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs with less than one year of experience, including GPNsless than one year of experience (includes GPNs)
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- IV therapy Administer treatments and perform clinical duties, including IV therapy, in accordance with LPN practice guidelines.
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and discharge needs.
- Weekends
- every other weekend Shift: Rotating Days/Nights, Every Other Weekend
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on UPMC’s careers page.
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- Northwest Hospital (NORTHWEST)
- 100 Fairfield Drive , 16346
- UPMC Northwest Hospital
- Seneca, PA
- Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit (3 West)
- Shift: Rotating Days/Nights, Every Other Weekend
- Status: Full Time (36 hours/week)
Sign-On Bonus Details
$12,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience $10,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs) Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate nursing care within the LPN scope of practice, UPMC policies, and Pennsylvania State Practice Act. Assess patient needs, contribute to care planning, implement treatments, and evaluate patient outcomes. Communicate changes in patient condition and collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Administer treatments and perform clinical duties, including IV therapy, in accordance with LPN practice guidelines. Develop and maintain individualized plans of care that support patient-centered, holistic care. Document patient care accurately and thoroughly to promote continuity of care.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and discharge needs. Foster a positive patient experience through compassionate care and therapeutic relationships. Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and supporting new staff and team members. Collaborate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and community partners to achieve desired outcomes. Promote a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Participate in professional development and continuous learning opportunities. Perform all duties in accordance with UPMC competencies and behaviors. Complete other duties as assigned a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } LPN experience preferred.
IV therapy certification required within 4 months of hire/transfer (if not included in LPN education). Ability to provide age-appropriate care, collaborate with the healthcare team, and support quality improvement initiatives. Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and computer skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands of patient care. Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire/transfer. Act 33, Act 34, and FBI (Act 73) Clearances UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
What's around it?
Seneca, PA
Living costs about 2% below the US average