Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology & Surgical Specialties

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Urology & Surgical Specialties to provide direct nursing care under a RN or provider. You will observe, document in EMR, instruct patients and families, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure individualized patient care.

The role requires state licensure as an LPN, BLS certification, and ability to stand/walk for extended periods; day shift with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in state of employment or multi-state LPN license (NLC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care under RN or provider supervision.
• Observe, report, and document patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Instruct patients and families according to teaching plans.
• Communicate with the healthcare team to coordinate individualized patient care.

Skills

LPN licensure

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology & Surgical Specialties

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:6:45a-5:15p or 7:45a-3:15p
Recruiter Contact: Carlee Maiman at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN will provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse of provider. The LPN will observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the electronic medical record. The LPN will instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans. The LPN will communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required prior to completion of orientation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Able to stand & sit constantly; walk frequently.

Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs. frequently; 11-50 lbs. occasionally.

Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs. frequently; 21-75 lbs. occasionally.

Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.

Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.

*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

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.

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 S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

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 Employerand 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.