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 Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Cherry Hill Operations Multispecialty

Entity: CPUP

Location: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill - 1865 Route 70 E

Hours: Mon-Fri office hours per department needs

*Please upload your LPN and CPR certification with application.*

Summary:

• The CPUP Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Monitors and charts patients, collects sample, and performs other tasks as assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Responsibilities:

• Administersprescribedmedications, givesinjections andvaccines, reads PPDresults.

• Performselectrocardiograms(EKG) and screeningtests.

• Obtains andtests specimensfollowing standardoperatingprocedures anddocuments results,taking appropriateaction withunexpected results.

• Prepares specimensfor transport asnecessary.

• Gatherinformation frompatient and direct tothe RN or Providerwhennecessary.

• Assistsprovider withsurgical proceduresincluding positioningpatients, keeping asterile field, andwound cleaning anddressing.

• Preparespaperwork tocomplete patientvisit.

• Obtains anddocuments patient'svital signs as neededand reportsabnormal results toprovider.

• Cleans,disinfects, sterilizesand checks to makesure all instrumentsand equipment arein proper workingorder.

• Maintainsmedication storageclosets.

• Participates in orienting new team members.

Credentials:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Practice Nursing School (Required)

• 15+ months outpatient experience preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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