LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Penn State tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Be Well program

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department in Lancaster, PA. Evening shift 3:00p–11:00p with a $2.00/hour evening differential and a 1.00 FTE

You will provide direct nursing care under a RN or provider, document in EMR, and educate patients and families as planned. A 5,000 USD sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 in the EMR; teach patients and families according to plans.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS certified

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

*$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health -Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:3:00p - 11:00p

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• One (1) year experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting 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 Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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.