LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Benner Pike II

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Benner Pike II

Location:

State College, PA

Work Type:
Part Time, FTE: 0.50,

Shift: Day,

Hours:

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday, 20 hours a week

Recruiter Contact:
Nicole Cox at nlaverty .edu

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.

Penn State Health Medical Group Benner Pike – Suite 2 is seeking an individual to join the team! This office hosts two specialties, including Mohs Surgery and Dermatology. We are seeking a personable individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. If you thrive in a busy office setting and enjoy being part of a larger team, Benner Pike Suite 2 could be the perfect fit for you!

• Provides 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.
• Observes, reports, and records medical information and nursing care provided 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/physician.
• Communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care and works with the manager to ensure timely management of phone messages, e‑messages, and forms 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 that include both written and verbal communications.
• 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.

• Currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by the 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.

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.

• 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.

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