LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Windmere Centre

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

Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:

State College

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Shift Differential:
Exempt:
No

Hours: 7:00a - 5:30p

Recruiter Contact: Lindsay

E. Erdman

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.

The Windmere office is one of the Penn State Health outpatient offices in State College near the small town of Boalsburg. On average, this practice will see 50 patients per day and serves primarily as a Family Practice, while also accommodating Pediatric Specialties and Family Medicine Residents. The Windmere team is seeking a team‑oriented and personable staff member who remains motivated throughout the day.

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• 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 coordination of individualized patient care; works with manager to ensure timely management of phone messages, e‑messages, forms completion, etc. 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 to 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:
  Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced:
  Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Be Secured:
  Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Be Rewarded:
  Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported: HR solution center, learning and organizational development and virtual benefits orientation, employee exclusive concierge service for scheduling.

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 WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence is 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