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Penn State Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Contingency Pool *PREMIUM RATES* in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 0.90
Shift : Day
Hours : Mon - Fri 7:30am-5:30pm (8-hour shifts)
Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at Mecheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
JOB SUMMARY:
The Penn State Health Medical Group – Contingency Pool is seeking determined and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses to join the travel pool team! Spanning over a variety of counties in the South-Central PA area including Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, and Berks counties; the LPN will be expected to float to different Academic Practice Division (APD) Medical Group offices for daily/weekly work assignments. The APD-based offices do range from General Primary Care to single or multi-specialty offices, so no two-day are alike! This schedule will consist of 8-hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30a to 5:30p.
The Licensed Practical Nurse of the Contingency Pool will be expected to perform the following duties in their assigned office: room patients, conduct Point-of-Care Testing, perform phlebotomy and injections, administer medications, and complete asynchronous administrative work. The LPN should anticipate working with varied populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatric patients.
The ideal LPN for this position will be able to work within a team environment and independently. With each assignment, it will be expected that the LPN will meet not only the Contingency’s Pool expectations but also those of the assigned office. It is important to be punctual and fulfilling your bi-weekly assigned schedule. Did we mention there will be one day off in each bi-weekly period? Apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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 role.
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, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Position Licensed Practical Nurse - Contingency Pool PREMIUM RATES
Location US:PA:Hershey | LPN | Full Time
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