Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Camp HIll
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 0.90
Shift : Night
Hours : 12 Hour Shifts (7p-7a)

Recruiter Contact: Savannah Paxton at spaxton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu .

LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse II – 7 East - Neuro/Trauma/Stroke - Penn State Health Holy Spirit

*$5,000 Sign on BONUS for those that are eligible! *

7 East is a fast paced 25 bed, progressive care telemetry/stroke/trauma unit, serving the adult population with multiple comorbidities along with acute cardiac, neurologic, neurosurgical and trauma related diagnosis. We are the only non-ICU unit in the hospital with the capability of caring for patients with stroke like signs/symptoms. Staff are trained to care for patients with complex IV drips requiring constant telemetry monitoring, assessing stroke patients using the NIH stroke scale, and caring for multiple system trauma patients.

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN II will provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a registered nurse of provider. The LPN II will observe, report and record medical information and nursing care provided in the electronic medical record. The LPN II will instruct patients and families according to the teaching plans. The LPN II will communicate with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of individualized patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing School with current licensure to practice in Pennsylvania or licensure eligibility required.

One (1) year of LPN experience required.

BLS Certification required.

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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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.

For eligible Full Time and Part Time employees, we offer a Total Rewards Program with most benefits starting day one!

• BeWell with Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (no waiting period)

• BeBalanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Extended Illness Bank

• BeSecured with Retirement, Life Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits

• BeRewarded with Competitive pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and Recognition

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, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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