LPN - Family Birthing Unit

UPMC Northwest

Seneca, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Family Birthing Unit

Status : Full Time (typically 36 hours / week)

Shifts : Rotating (typically 7a-7p & 7p-7a) AND every other Weekend / Holidays

Responsibilities :

• Functions as a key member of the healthcare team using sound nursing judgment.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through focused assessments.
• Seeks guidance from an RN or healthcare team when :
• Patient needs exceed LPN scope of practice.
• Care needs surpass LPN’s knowledge or ability.
• Patient condition deteriorates or changes significantly.
• Obtains supervision when performing new or unfamiliar procedures.
• Adheres to UPMC policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and State Practice Act.
• Provides IV therapy within LPN scope of practice.
• Uses Relationship-Based Care to create a healing, patient-centered environment.
• Develops daily care plans and goals in partnership with patients.
• Ensures thorough documentation to promote caregiver communication.
• Aligns daily work with professional, unit, and system goals for patient safety and quality.
• Builds caring relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Actively participates in unit activities and team collaboration.
• Seeks feedback and participates in continuous professional improvement.
• Engages in clinical learning opportunities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and patients to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to team success.
• Promotes cultural sensitivity and healthy workplace relationships.
• Maintains work-life balance and models safe work practices.
• Performs duties in alignment with system-wide competencies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Prior LPN experience preferred
• Prior OR / OB experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Strong collaboration skills with healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure quality outcomes.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with all levels of staff and patients.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Requires mobility, manual dexterity, physical stamina (frequent walking, standing, lifting, positioning patients).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

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