UPMC Cumberland Crossing Manor is currently hiring for various shifts. UPMC routinely evaluates the care we provide and after careful consideration has decided to engage in a long-term management agreement with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network to operate some UPMC Senior Communities locations, of which UPMC will retain ownership. UPMC staff will transition to their ownership effective January 5, 2024. For more information about Presbyterian Senior Care Network, please visit Careers | Presbyterian SeniorCare Network (careersatsrcare.org)
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC Senior Communities is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the UPMC location Cumberland Crossing Manor, Pittsburgh.
Rotating weekend and holiday availability may be required to support the hours of operation.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.
Ask your Recruiter about our sign-on bonus package! Apply today!
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. 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.