LP Licensed Practical Nurse - Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.50

Shift: Varied

Hours: Day/Evening

Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at mecheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN will provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse of provider. The LPN will observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the electronic medical record. The LPN will instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans. The LPN will communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.

Located across from the Park City Mall in iconic Lancaster County, the Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center serves the local Pediatric population of South-Central Pennsylvania! The PSH Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center serves an estimated 100-150 patients/day and is seeking clinical staff to join the team.

The hired Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for rooming patients, taking vitals, hearing and vision screenings, and Point-of-Care testing. The LPN will also administer vaccines, dispense oral medications and respiratory treatments, while also collecting swabs/specimens for testing/processing. The LPN is also responsible for other clinical/clerical duties within their scope of practice

The ideal LPN will display excellent bedside manner with an eagerness to learn. Teamwork makes the dreamwork at the Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center!

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 QUALIFICATION(S)

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

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.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients - and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.