You will work Monday- Friday daylight shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with rotating holidays and occasional weekends if needed. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule with great benefits! Join our team today!
Sign on Bonus: $12,500 to eligible candidates
Why Home Health?
Opportunities to grow your career, with a career ladder designed for your advancement including tuition assistance for further education if you choose to continue to become RN. Daylight shifts Generous Sign-on bonus available GPN $10,000, Experienced LPN $12,500 Establish rapport with patients as you provide direct, one-on-one patient care A robust benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being — physically, financially, and emotionally Mileage reimbursement (at the Federal rate)Act as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency and able to provide care following UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and policies, and the State Board Regulations. This role will support the case manager RN in meeting the patient’s goals of care within the home health episode of care. Fast-growing home health department that offers flexibility and professional growth within the healthcare setting.
Responsibilities:
The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place. An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient’s health care team members to seek guidance when: The patient’s care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice.? The patient’s care needs surpass the LPN’s knowledge, skill or ability. The patient’s condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance. An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and the State Practice Act. Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines (except IVs) and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the patient’s condition to other care providers. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members..