LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our pediatric team in Harrisburg. This role involves patient care across multiple pediatric specialties, including cardiology and weight management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize teamwork and patient-first care. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification required before orientation completion.
• Experience in a pediatric setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform assessments.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Assist with EKGs and other point of care testing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

LPN License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Monday to Friday between 7:00a - 6:00p, acute clinic 1x/wk until 8:30p
Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Penn State Health, you are the heart and backbone of patient care. When respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence guide your quality of care, you will be empowered to make an influential difference in the lives of all our patients. In regards to our pediatric patients, the Nyes Road Suite D ? Children?s Heart Group is seeking a capable and team-oriented LPN to join its team. This office will offer you the opportunity to work in three (3) different pediatric specialties with a multi-disciplinary team: Pediatric Cardiology, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Weight Management.

The hired LPN will be expected to accomplish a variety of clinical and administrative duties that include, but are not limited to: rooming patients, assessment, vaccination/medication administration, well-visit screenings, performing EKGs, assembling Holter monitors, point of care testing, etc. This office offers growth opportunities, and involvement in quality and safety projects, and may require minimal travel to the Children?s Heart Group outreach sites.

The ideal LPN for this position will prioritize teamwork with a pointed patient-first focus. Strong communication and flexibility will allow the LPN to be successful with this team. On average, this office sees 70-75 patients per day, so experience in a fast-paced environment is preferable. Come join a team that is making a difference in the future generations of our community!

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. 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 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.

Union: Non Bargained