Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Description:
Location: Lancaster, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, 40 hours/week. M-F 8:30am-5:00pm.
Summary:
- Position Summary: Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the auspices of the licensure. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent 13 through 18 years , adult 19 through 64 years and geriatric 65 years and above .
- Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
- Gathers relevant patient information pertinent for the nursing assessment and assists the RN in developing and modifying the plan of care.
- Organizes and implements designated nursing interventions and basic patient hygiene and comfort measures.
- Assists physicians with implementing the medical treatment regime.
- Evaluates and reports to the RN the status of, and changes in the patient's condition.
- Documents pertinent information and nursing actions and outcomes in the medical record.
- The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
- Assists in managing emergency patient situations following established protocols and under the guidance of the RN.
- Assists the RN in implementing patient significant others' teaching plans.
- Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, issued by a program for practical nursing accredited by the PA State Board of Nursing
- CPR Certification required
- One 1 year of hospital clinical experience
Credentials:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Related Jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$43 - $51 / hour

Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OBGYN Parkesburg, Full-Time (Day Shift)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$43 - $51 / hour

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
