A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. This position is 40 hours a week. Shift: 7PM – 7AM | Every other weekend and holiday Sign-On Bonus: + $10,000 new graduates with two year work commitment. + $12,500 experienced nurses with two year work commitment. **Responsibilities:** + Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. + Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions. + Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. + Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. + Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. + Cares for residents, staff, and self by supporting and promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, recognizing hazards, reporting and investigating incidents in a timely manner in accordance with policies, regulations, and prudent practices. + Participates in resident care conferences. + Complies with established medication use policies. + Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care. + Participates in self-review as requested by Unit Manager. + Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. + Constructively receives feedback and direction. + Requests assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. + Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions. + Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. + Observes and records resident's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge. + Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information. + Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. + Assists the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care. + Suggests and supports changes within the department. + Discusses any resident or family concerns with RN in charge, so that issues can be appropriately addressed. + Provides appropriate, direct resident care. Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication. Provides IV therapy as permitted by practice act and policy. + Contributes to the unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents. + Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or from self-identified development needs. + Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided . + Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. + Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Unit Manager/Nursing Leader. Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Long term care experience preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal + OAPSA **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**