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

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance program

Flexible hours

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Lancaster is seeking a part-time nurse to provide care in a provider's office. The role involves administering medications, patient education, and care coordination across various age groups. Successful candidates will have a valid PA RN or LPN license and experience in a clinical setting. A flexible schedule is available, with potential for regional travel. Join a team dedicated to innovating healthcare and prioritizing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
• Prior triage, emergency-room, cardiac-care experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.
• Occasional regional travel to multiple sites.
• One to two years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.
• Prior triage, emergency care, or related specialty nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients in various age groups.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed.
• Educate patients on preventive care and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate care among specialists to ensure comprehensive service.
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and education for preventive and chronic care needs.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and daily huddles.

Skills

Clinical advice

Patient education

Care coordination

Customer service

Triage protocols

Education

Completion of a LPN or RN educational program

Current PA RN or LPN licensure

AHA CPR BLS certification

Job description

About Penn Medicine

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?

Location: Centerville Family Medicine - Lancaster, PA

Hours: Part‑Time, Day Shift, 20 hours/week. 2 ½ days a week. One evening until 8 pm and Saturday rotation about every 4‑5th Saturday 8‑12 pm. Schedule is flexible as the employee can do a 12‑hour shift and do two days a week instead of 2 ½ days.

Summary of Responsibilities

• To provide nursing services to patients at a provider’s office. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric infant to 12 years, adolescent 13 to 17 years, adult 18 to 64 years, and geriatric over 64 years.
• Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
• Provides clinical advice by phone electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and clean after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress. Follows up with patient between visits as necessary.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
• May require some regional travel – a valid driver’s license is required if traveling.
• Participates in the on‑call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Completion of a LPN or a RN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• AHA CPR BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• This role requires occasional regional travel. Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.
• One to two (1–2) 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.

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.