Licensed Practical Nurse
Infusion Center
Status: Flex Full Time
Shifts: Typically, 7am – 3:30pm
Responsibilities:
The LPN provides safe, patient-centered care as a collaborative member of the health-care team. Using sound nursing judgment and focused assessment, the LPN plans, implements, and evaluates care while practicing within UPMC policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and the State Practice Act.
Clinical Practice: Delivers holistic care, sets daily patient goals, documents thoroughly, and communicates changes promptly. Seeks guidance when patient needs exceed LPN scope, knowledge, or skill, or when a condition deteriorates. Requests instruction and supervision for new or unfamiliar procedures.
Patient & Family Support: Builds healing relationships, provides clear education for care transitions, and ensures a compassionate, patient-focused experience.
Teamwork & Development: Collaborates across disciplines to achieve quality outcomes, mentors new LPNs and support staff, and actively participates in unit activities and process-improvement initiatives.
Professional Growth: Seeks feedback, pursues continuous learning, and supports organizational goals for safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
Workplace Standards: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, maintains a healthy work–life balance, models safe work habits, and reports safety hazards.
Performs within system competencies and other duties as assigned.