Licensed Practical Nurse - Middletown

Internal Number : 32981

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US : PA : Middletown

Work Type : Full Time

FTE : 1.00

Shift : Day

Hours : Mon - Fri 7a - 5 : 30p; occ. Sat. rotation 8a-12p

Recruiter Contact : Â Monica Echeverri at

Address : 3100 Schoolhouse Rd. Middletown, PA

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS eligible to those that qualify

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Penn State Health Medical Group Middletown office is located minutes outside of Hummelstown and sees, on average, 150-180 patients a day.

This office houses several specialties including : Adult and Pediatrics Rheumatology, Neurology, GI, Dermatology, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Bariatrics and Family Medicine.

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.

We are committed to helping talented LPNs, like you, deepen your expertise and achieve your goals while still performing patient care including : accurately recording vital signs, discussing health concerns, performing testing, administering injections;

assisting with procedures and documentation.

Operating on a day-time schedule during the weekday, the selected LPN will have a mix of clinical and clerical duties to oversee.

In the clinical capacity, you will be preparing rooms and rooming patients, quality / point-of-care labs, and assisting providers with in-house procedures.

As far as clerical duties include, you will be monitoring messages from patients and providers, stocking rooms, and assisting with phone calls from patients.

Middletown is seeking an LPN who is a strong communicator and works both independently, and in a team-setting.

If you want to join a team that plans bus trips to New York and hosts food trucks on-site, Penn State Health Medical Group Middletown is the office for you!Â

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

High School Diploma

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

One (1) year of experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Able to stand & sit constantly; walk frequently.

Able to lift / carry 0-10 lbs. frequently; 11-50 lbs. occasionally.

Able to push / pull 0-20 lbs. frequently; 21-75 lbs. occasionally.

Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.

Able to use hands for simple / firm grasping.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7 : 30 AM and 4 : 30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email or download our for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : Non Bargained

About Penn State Health At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge.

For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.