Penn State Health Community Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at mecheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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. We are 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. 

About Penn State Health Community Medical Group Hemonc Services – Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

Location (LPN's will be required to work shifts at either location):

Harrisburg: 4518 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg

Camp Hill: 3912 Trindle Road, Camp Hill

Hours/Shifts: 8:00a - 4:30p OR 8:30a - 5:00p

Penn State Health - Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology is the region's premier provider of high quality, compassionate oncology and hematology services in a community setting. Andrews Patel was founded in July 1985, and recently affiliated with Penn State Health in 2018, offers two outpatient practice sites in Harrisburg and Camp Hill and also currently provides inpatient cancer services at several local hospitals. We are seeking compassionate, experienced LPN's who are looking to make a difference in the lives of their patients. The LPN is responsible for serving patients that are being treated for cancer and other related medical conditions. This role is primarily responsible for administering treatments, such as infusions, injections and will require strong IV skills and will also include administrative/phone triage responsibilities such as scheduling treatments, post-hospitalization follow-up and direct care to patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting preferred

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

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, marital 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.

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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