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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Palmyra
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 4 10 hour days, off day varies
Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at mecheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

***$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS – eligible to those that qualify***

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Located 15 minutes from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the Penn State Health Medical Group – Palmyra office seeks a patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team! This office handles an array of specialties including Family Medicine/Primary Care, Heart and Vascular, Orthopedics, Colorectal, Dermatology, and Obstetrics. Functioning during the weekday, the anticipated schedule will be a 4-day/10-hour shift, ranging from 7a to 5:30p with occasional Saturday rotations throughout the year.

The Licensed Practical Nurse hired into this position will be expected to complete the following duties: room patients, take vital signs, medication reconciliation, perform phlebotomy and injections, assist providers with in-house procedures, and complete different administrative duties such as prior authorizations and monitoring the E-message pool. During the orientation process, the LPN will be expected to complete an 8-hour vaccine education course.

The ideal Licensed Practical Nurse will be a team player who is able to efficiently multi-task throughout the day. Great bedside manner is also expected as you will be handling diverse populations, ranging from obstetrics/pediatrics to geriatric patients. On average, the office supports 150/patients a day, so a fast-paced work ethic is strongly encouraged.

The ideal LPN for this position will possess exceptional customer service skills while working as part of a team. In being a part of this office, the Palmyra team takes a vested interest in team building and having some fun throughout the work day! If you enjoy participating in fundraisers, random monthly celebration days, and easy parking – the PSHMG Palmyra office, the only Penn State Health office in Lebanon County, is for you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma

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

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 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

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