Licensed Practical Nurse Academy Hospital

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Athletic Trainer or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Department of Orthopaedics
This open position will support the Department of Orthopaedics and can be fulfilled with Athletic Trainer or Licensed Practical Nurse LPN candidates.

ATHLETIC TRAINER APPLICANTS:

Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.

• Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.
• Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.
• Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.
• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.
• Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Highly affective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal patient care
· Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4-year college or university (Required)
2+ years experience in Athletic Training in a clinical setting Preferred
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Required
BLS / CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE APPLICANTS:

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Monitors and charts patients, collects sample, and performs other tasks as assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary.

• Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing.
• Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Computer software skills and knowledge

• Client and customer relations skills
• Ability to speak, read, and, write in English

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Graduate of Practice Nursing School (Required)
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Required
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Required)
BLS / CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.