Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Addiction Medicine, Full-Time (Day Shift)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in a provider’s office. The role covers pediatric to geriatric patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within licensure guidelines.

The schedule is 40 hours/week, day shift with occasional evening shift. Completion of an LPN program and PA licensure are required, along with CPR certification and 1–2 years of office nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a LPN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• One to two years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients at a provider's office across pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
• Deliver patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within licensure restrictions.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education program

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Description:

Location: Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday, 8am-430pm with the potential for one evening shift from 11:30-8pm.

Summary:

• To provide nursing services to patients at a provider's office. Patient care includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years) and geriatric (over 64 years). Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the auspices of the licensure

Responsibilities:

• Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Completion of a LPN educational program
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN , issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association CPR certification
• One 1 to Two 2 years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Other
• Completion of a LPN educational programOne (1) to Two (2) years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office preferred.Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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