Location: West Philadelphia, PA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per Diem Pool - variable shifts (days, evenings, nights and weekends); schedule as needed (PRN/per diem)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate direct patient care consistent with LPN scope and Mercy LIFE standards
• Administer medications and treatments accurately while documenting per policy
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient responses, escalating concerns promptly
• Support interdisciplinary team communication to coordinate excellent care
• Complete Trinity skills checklist and specialty competency testing as required
• Maintain required health screenings and vaccination status to ensure a safe environment
• Contribute to a positive, respectful atmosphere for patients, families and colleagues

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Successful completion of license and certificate verification
• Comfort with Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings per facility requirements (PPD/IGRA, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19, influenza)
• Ability to work per diem shifts in a pool model and adapt to variable schedules

Education

• LPN diploma or vocational nursing certificate from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fundamentals in medication administration and documentation
• Good assessment skills for monitoring patient condition and recognizing changes
• Infection control practices and adherence to screening protocols
• Clear communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary care settings
• Comfort with completing competency checklists and following facility protocols
• Professionalism, reliability, and a patient-centered attitude

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life without missing the good stuff
• Supportive team environment that values your skills and wellbeing
• Opportunities for clinical skill refreshers and Trinity competency support
• Licensure and certification verification assistance to keep you ready to work
• Access to workplace wellness and required health screenings
• Comfortable patient-focused setting where your care makes a visible difference
• Referral recognition program to reward teammates who bring great people aboard
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore West Philadelphia, PA

Explore vibrant West Philadelphia and nearby Center City on your off days. Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or Fairmount Park, catch world-class exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, hunt down legendary cheesesteaks at local favorites, or wander the historic streets around University of Pennsylvania. Weekend escapes are easy too: scenic drives to Amish Country, a few hours to the Jersey Shore, or a quick train to New York City for a change of pace.

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