LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking an LPN for pediatric cardiology. You will work in the Nyes Road Suite D - Children’s Heart Group, providing patient-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, assessments, vaccines, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. A 5,000 USD sign-on bonus is available for qualifying candidates; limited travel may be required. Hours include 7:00a–6:00p with an occasional evening clinic.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN by the state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and conduct assessments.
• Vaccination/medication administration and well-visit screenings.
• Perform EKGs and assemble Holter monitors.
• Point-of-care testing and related duties as assigned.
• May travel to outreach sites as needed.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology

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:Harrisburg
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Hours:between 7:00a and 6:00p, evening clinic once per week until 8:30p.

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 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.