Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.60
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 Hour Shifts
Recruiter Contact: Melinda Anderson-Hawes at [email protected]
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.
ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY SPECIALTIES 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-5pm
WORK SCHEDULE: Shifts include 7-3:30; 7:30–4; 8–4:30; 8:30–5 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: https://hmc.pennstatehealth.org/display-location/-/location/22/penn-state-surgery-specialties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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.
*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.
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