LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Park Ave

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Location: US:

PA:

State College
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:40 Hours a week, Monday-Friday

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 of 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.

Family and Community Medicine – Park Avenue is a dynamic and fast-paced outpatient clinic located in the heart of State College, PA, just one mile from Beaver Stadium and close to the vibrant Penn State University community. As the only Penn State Health clinic exclusively serving Family Medicine patients, we are proud to be a vital training site for our Family Medicine Residents, who provide the majority of patient care under the supervision of dedicated faculty.

We see an average of 80 patients per day, offering a diverse and ever-changing clinical environment ideal for individuals who thrive on variety and teamwork. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an academic setting that blends community-based care with medical education and innovation.

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:

• 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. Works with manager to ensure timely management of phone messages, e-messages, forms completion, etc. and in congruence 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 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…