Physician Assistant - Neonatology

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Health Medical Group Nyes Rd – Suite A is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its team in a fast-paced primary care office that sees 150 patients per day. The LPN will room patients, take vitals, reconcile medications, complete intake questionnaires, and perform Point-of-Care testing, vaccines, EKGs, phlebotomy, and assist with in-house procedures.

The role includes clerical duties such as prior authorizations and forms, with a flexible, team-focused environment and

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN by state of employment or multistate license.
• BLS required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient group under RN/physician supervision.
• Observes, records medical information in chart and EMR.
• Administers medications per policy.
• Instructs patients and families per teaching plan.
• Coordinates patient care with healthcare team.
• Maintains professional knowledge through ongoing education.
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities.
• Handles emergency situations as needed.

Skills

LPN recognition

multitasking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
• New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally* Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
• New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally* Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday - Friday: 4 days - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, 1 half day - either 7:30 am - 11:30 am or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Medical Group Nyes Rd – Suite A is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its team! Largely a Primary Care-based office, the Nyes Rd – Suite A office sees 150 patients per day. This office oversees newborn to elderly patients and handles acute visits to well-child checks and physicals.

The hired LPN will be expected to room patients, take vitals, reconcile medications, and complete intake questionnaires. The LPN will also conduct Point-of-Care testing, administer vaccines and perform EKGs, practice phlebotomy, and assist with in-house procedures as needed. Clerical duties include completing prior authorizations, form completion, and overseeing the patient e-message pool. Suite A offers versatility throughout the workday!

The desired LPN will be a flexible team player who has experience working in a fast-paced office and can multitask. This office enjoys hosting themed luncheons for team building and has weekly food trucks, so food enthusiasts will flourish with this office!

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. 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 Employer and 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.

Union: Non Bargained