LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic - Family Practice Duncannon
About The Position
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. The Duncannon Clinic is located in a tranquil mountain setting in Central PA! The Medical Group clinic is a Family Practice Clinic with patients aged 0-100. Employees can really get to know their patients and grow with them. Fast paced with 70 patients on average a day, the team is looking for a hardworking, team-oriented individual who cares about patients and others! All hires are required to commute to the Hershey, PA area for a week and a half of training at the beginning of employment.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
