LPN - GROW Summer/Fall 2027

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition coverage for last semesters

Full-time position after certification

Total Rewards Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health is offering a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role through the GROW pathway with HACC. The LPN provides direct nursing care to assigned patients, reports and records care in the electronic medical record, and teaches patients and families.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma and eligibility to sit for the LPN exam; outpatient experience is preferred. The GROW program offers 100% tuition coverage for the last semesters and guarantees a full-time position after

Qualifications

• Must hold LPN license and be eligible to sit for licensure
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Outpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider
• Observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the electronic medical record
• Instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans and communicate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

LPN Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Penn State Health strives to create a culture of continuous learning and development within the communities we serve. As part of that culture, we are offering new career opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking clinical roles. Penn State Health's GROW career pathway is a dedicated partnership with HACC, Central PA's Community College, that offers 100% tuition coverage for the last one to two semesters of the program. Students who are offered and accepted into the GROW program participate with no upfront cost. After earning your certification or degree, you are guaranteed a full-time position at Penn State Health. Students are asked to maintain a full-time position for a minimum of one year following completion of the program. Failure to remain at Penn State Health for the one-year commitment will result in you having to pay back the amount the health system paid for your tuition.

Penn State Health will sponsor students currently enrolled in their last two semesters of the HACC LPN Program. Students must currently be enrolled in the HACC LPN Program and graduating in December 2027 to qualify.

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):

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with attainment of certification
• Previous outpatient experience 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.

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 CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health's Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development 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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.