LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Middletown

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement and Life Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health is looking for an Inpatient Diabetes Management APP at Hershey Medical Center to provide comprehensive inpatient diabetes management. The role requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and two years of RN experience.

Key responsibilities include managing complex hyperglycemia, optimizing insulin regimens, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The position offers excellent work-life balance with predictable scheduling.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Two years' work experience as a RN required.
• Certification as an NP in the area of practice specialization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient diabetes and glycemic management.
• Conduct patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical specialization

Assessment and treatment of hyperglycemia

Insulin regimen optimization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Current CRNP license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Hours: 7a-5pm (7 on 7 off 5 on 2 off rotation)

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at [e-mail] for additional information.

Inpatient Diabetes Management APP

This APP will provide comprehensive inpatient diabetes and glycemic management for hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment of complex hyperglycemia, insulin regimen optimization, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and discharge planning.

Schedule Highlights

• Predictable block scheduling: 7 days on / 7 days off, then 5 days on / 2 days off rotation
• No nights, no call
• Excellent work-life balance with dedicated time off between blocks

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as an NP in the area of practice specialization is preferred.

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained