LPN Neuroscience Shared Services

Position Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to a tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. As a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Neuroscience Shared Services at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (3400 Civic Center Blvd) working Monday-Friday during office hours, you will be an integral member of a collaborative team that shapes the future of healthcare.

In this role, you will assist physicians in delivering quality healthcare, monitoring patients, and performing essential nursing tasks under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications, injections, and vaccines; reads PPD results.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
• Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results.
• Prepares specimens for transport and paperwork to complete patient visits.
• Gathers patient information and assists with directing concerns to RNs or providers.
• Assists providers with surgical procedures including patient positioning, maintaining a sterile field, and wound care.
• Obtains and documents patients' vital signs and reports abnormal findings promptly.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes equipment, and maintains proper medication storage.
• Participates in orienting new team members.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Completion of Practice Nursing School (Required)
• 1+ years Outpatient experience (Required)

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
• Employee wellness programs to help you stay healthy.

Penn Medicine is 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.