LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Mount Joy

Penn State Health; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Health Mount Joy is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. The LPN will observe, document, and communicate patient information in the EMR, and educate patients and families as directed.

The position is full time, day shift, 40 hours per week, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and Penn State tuition benefits through Grant-in-Aid.

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

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse/physician.
• Observes, reports and records medical information in the medical record and electronic medical record.
• Administers medications in accordance with policy and procedures and instructs patients and families.
• Communicates with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Supports timely management of communications and forms per organizational policy.
• Maintains and expands professional knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.
• Participates in problem-solving and quality improvement activities.
• Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Mount Joy

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:Mount Joy
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:40 hours a week, Monday-Friday

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.

Nestled in the charming town of Mount Joy, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team! At Penn State Health, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our community, and we believe that our staff is the heart of our success. On average, we see 60-70 patients per day and serve primarily as a Family Practice, while also accommodating Neurology and Diabetic Education specialties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse/physician according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, and established institutional and unit policies.
• Observes, reports and records medical information and nursing care provided in the medical record and/or electronic medical record.
• Administers medications in accordance with policy and procedures. Instructs patients and families according to the teaching plan overseen by a Registered Nurse/Physician.
• Communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.
• Works with manager to ensure timely management of phone messages, e-messages, forms completion, etc. and in congruence with organizational policy.
• Improves and maintains professional knowledge and skills by attending and integrating new knowledge obtained through in-service, continuing education, and programs to include both written and verbal communications.
• Participates in problem-solving, planning and improvement of patient care activities including, but not limited to assisting in research, quality improvement and evidence based practice activities.
• Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations

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.

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.

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.