Hospitalist - Hospitalists

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $5,000

Sign-On Bonus $5,000

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center provides direct patient care under supervision, documenting findings in the electronic medical record and teaching patients and families.

Under the direction of a registered nurse or provider, the LPN coordinates care with the healthcare team to support a wide range of patients, while adhering to the facility’s standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN in the state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license.
• BLS certification required prior to 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 provided in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans.
• Communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate coordination of patient care.

Skills

LPN license

BLS

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied shifts 7:15a-5:30p (8 hrs but varied start time)

Recruiter Contact: Brie Kissell at [e-mail]

Sign On Bonuses

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

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.

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