JOB SUMMARY :
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, discussion health concerns, performing testing, administering injections;
assisting with procedures and documentation.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
One (1) year 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.
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.
IND567
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.