UPMC Avalon Springs Now hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Apply today to join an amazing team, and work in a rewarding environment. Purpose: Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania. 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) + Act 34 + OAPSA **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**