LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Park Ave

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center | Location: State College, PA | Work Type: Full Time | Shift: Day | Hours: 7:00a - 5:30p, Monday–Friday | Recruiter Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 or 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. Essential Duties Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, and established institutional and unit policies. Observes, reports, and records medical information and nursing care in the medical record and/or electronic medical record. Administers medications in accordance with policy and procedures. Instructs patients and families according to the teaching plan overseen by a Registered Nurse or Physician. Communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate coordination of individualized patient care and works with managers to ensure timely management of phone messages, electronic messages, and forms completion in accordance with organizational policy. Improves and maintains professional knowledge and skills by attending and integrating new knowledge obtained through in-service, continuing education, and programs. Participates 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. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations. 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. Benefits 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. Employment Information Union: Non Bargained All individuals 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr