Licensed Practical Nurse
Operating Room
1.0 full-time, 6:45am-3:15pm with on-call & rotation (40 hours/week)
Union position:  AFSCME
Posted:  7/31/2024

UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time LPN to help support the Operating Room!

The LPN functions as a member of the nursing team in providing direct patient care and other related activities in accordance with level of education and is responsible to the registered nurse for the environmental and physical management of patients to which assigned and for factual observation and the reporting and recording of same.

This position is currently eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$7,500 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience $5,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs) Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

Prepares and assists with meals, including tube feedings. Provides fresh water and between-meal nourishment. Assists with toileting, specimen collection, and patient mobility. Understands and addresses the needs of patients with co-occurring disorders. Observes, reports, and documents symptoms, condition changes, and care. Provides recreational activities as directed. Assists in direct patient care and responds to emergencies. Adheres to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as necessary.

Medication Administration (when assigned):

Handles, stores, and administers medications under supervision and as ordered. Cleans and maintains medication cart and supplies. Keeps team leader informed of medication-related issues. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV therapy. Counts narcotic drugs at shift end with a nurse. Administers PRN medications following assessment. Accurately records all medication administration data. Follows Pyxis System standards.

Support Tasks:

Answers nurse call system promptly. Escorts patients to and from departments. Maintains patient rooms and equipment; performs terminal cleaning if needed. Assists with patient admissions, orientations, transfers, and discharges. Provides treatments such as catheter care, suctioning, enemas, and dressing changes as assigned.