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Posted: 02-May-26
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 94961
*$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a-5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Lindsay E. Erdman at lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN II will provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse of provider. The LPN II will observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the electronic medical record. The LPN II will instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans. The LPN II will communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse/physician according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, and established institutional and unit policies.
- Observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the medical record and/or electronic medical record.
- Communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.
- Create staff schedule and daily assignments.
- Supervise LPNs and medical assistants to include performance and provide feedback to office manager. Work with manager to ensure timely management of phone messages, emessages, forms completion, etc. and in congruence with organizational policy.
- Administer medications in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Instruct patients and families according to a teaching plan overseen by a Registered Nurse/Physician.
- Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations. Participate in problem-solving, planning and improvement of patient care activities including, but not limited to assisting in research, quality improvement and evidence based practice activities.
- Improve and maintain professional knowledge and skills by attending and integrating new knowledge obtained through in-service, continuing education, and programs to include both written and verbal communication.
- Conduct quality audits and ensure regulatory survey readiness.
- Serve as a resource to clinic personnel.
- Coordinate orientation and training of nurses and medical assistants.
- Create and maintain clinic specific procedure manuals and patient education materials.
- Participates in the interview and candidate selection process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing School with current licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact or licensure eligibility required.
- One (1) year of LPN experience required.
- BLS Certification required.
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 MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?
#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.
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.
Union: Non Bargained