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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Allison Scheetz atascheetz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

**$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Eligible to those that qualify**

JOB SUMMARY:

Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Penn State Health, you are the heart and backbone of patient care. When respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence guide your quality of care, you will be empowered to make an influential difference in the lives of all our patients. #WeAre committed to helping talented LPNs, like you, deepen your expertise and achieve your goals while still performing patient care including: accurately recording vital signs, discussion health concerns, performing testing, administering injections; assisting with procedures and documentation.

The 5 Acute Care Unit is a 47-bed acute care unit where nurses care for patients from a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Medical specialties include gastroenterology, bariatrics, hematology/oncology and gynecology oncology. Surgical specialties include colon and rectal, emergency general surgery, bariatric, transplant, neurosurgery and surgical oncology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LPN License to practice in the state of employment or eligible for licensure in state of employment required. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) required prior to completion of orientation. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to stand & sit constantly; walk frequently

Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs. frequently; 11-50 lbs. occasionally

Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs. frequently; 21-75 lbs. occasionally

Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly

Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping

*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this roll

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, emailhrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.eduor download ourAccommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDFfor more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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