Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Elizabethtown
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Mon: 7a - 7p, Tues-Fri: 6:30a - 5:30p; occasional Sat. 8a-12p | 4 Day/10 Hour Work Week
Location: 1 Continental Drive, Elizabethtown PA 17552
Monica Echeverri at [email protected]
***$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS – eligible to those that qualify***
JOB SUMMARY:
Nestled between the Hershey and Lancaster regions, the Elizabethtown Medical Group office seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its’ ranks! On average, this practice will see 100 patients per day, and serves primarily as a Family Practice- while also accommodating General Pediatrics and Gastro-Intestinal specialties.
The desired LPN for this position will be expected to room patients, take vitals, and handle Point-of-Care testing. The LPN will also utilize their phlebotomy skills, administer injections, conduct EKGs, and oversee clerical duties in the aspect of handling prior authorizations and patient messaging. You will likely be paired with one provider, but may change as needed.
Handling an 8 hour/day work week will be expected, along with the occasional Saturday throughout the year. The Elizabethtown team is seeking a team-oriented and personable LPN who remains motivated through the ever-changing clinical duties of the day. We believe that multi-specialty experience is a plus, but not required.
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. #WeAre 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 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
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
*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role
If chosen for this position, you may 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, martial 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 [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non Bargained
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