LPN to RN Bridge Program (St. Margaret)

UPMC • Full-time • Pittsburgh, PA, US • 1d ago

Join UPMC’s Exciting LPN to RN Bridge Program!

Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to advance your career while maintaining a healthy school and work-life balance? UPMC has the perfect opportunity for you! We are thrilled to offer a unique bridge program designed specifically for students enrolled in the LPN to RN program at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing, UPMC Jameson School of Nursing or UPMC Jameson School of Nursing at UPMC Hamot.

Why Choose Our Bridge Program?

Tailored Schedules: We understand the challenges of balancing work and school. That’s why our commitments are designed with your class schedule in mind, ensuring you can excel in both areas.
Flexible Work Hours: Work a minimum of 16 hours per week, giving you the flexibility to manage your studies effectively.
Enhances patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Patient Experience:
Builds compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Actively participates in unit activities and assists care team members.
Patient & Family Education:
Provides detailed teaching to guide patients and families through care episodes and transitions.
Professional Development:
Supports orientation and development of new LPNs and patient care staff.
Seeks feedback and engages in continuous professional improvement.
Participates in organizational and system programs for continuous learning.
Quality & Workplace Improvement:
Identifies and participates in clinical quality and workplace improvement opportunities.
Collaborates with healthcare team and patients to achieve desired outcomes.
Maintains productive working relationships with accountability and enthusiasm.
Cultural Competence & Work-Life Balance:
Understands cultural differences and promotes healthy relationships.
Balances work and personal life, models safe work hours, and manages time effectively.
Communicates safety hazards to peers and management.
LPN Role & Responsibilities:
Functions as a member of the healthcare team using sound nursing judgment.
Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Communicates with licensed nurses and healthcare team for guidance when needed.
Seeks instruction and supervision for new or unfamiliar practices.
Follows UPMC policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and State Practice Act.
Patient Care & Documentation:
Acts within LPN Practice guidelines, including IVs.
Uses Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
Formulates daily goals and care plans with patient involvement.
Ensures comprehensive patient documentation for effective communication.
General Duties:
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational and Knowledge Requirements

Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record.

Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

0 – 2 years of experience.

Enrollment in UPMC Schools of Nursing LPN to RN Bridge Program.

Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer. Must commit to obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer within 30 days of start. If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licenses and Certifications Notes

LPN, Bridge NS must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.

If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program within 4 months of hire/transfer.

Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Annual

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