Licensed Practical Nurse

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Location : US:PA:Hershey Work Type : Full Time FTE : 1.00 Shift : Day Hours : 8 hour shifts Recruiter Contact: Melinda Anderson-Hawes at $5,000 Sign On Bonus 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. 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. SUMMARY: Surgery Specialties is a busy surgical practice with a solid supportive team. This practice site handles high volume services which requires a wide knowledge base and solid communication skills LOCATION: 200 Campus Drive, Entrance 4 Suite 3100, Hershey HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm WORK SCHEDULE: Shifts include 7:00-3:30; 7:30-4:00; 8:00-4:30; 8:30-5:00 and are on a rotational basis. The closing shift is staffed until the last patient leaves and the closing duties are complete. SPECIALTIES: Colorectal/IBD, Urology, Pediatric Urology, General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Bariatric, Endocrine, Trauma, and Transplant (kidney & liver). To learn more about this practice site click here: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma required. Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. BLS required. 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. If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. 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 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday, email or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance. Union: Non Bargained Position Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgery Specialties Location US:PA:Hershey LPN Full Time Req ID null