Licensed Practical Nurse or Athletic Trainer MSKR Radnor

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: Athletic Trainer or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Department: Neurology MSKR dept at Radnor Entity: CPUP Location: Penn Medicine Radnor - 145 King of Prussia Rd Hours: Mon and Thurs 9-5:30 Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5:00 This open position will support the MSKR department and can be fulfilled with Athletic Trainer or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidates. ATHLETIC TRAINER APPLICANTS: Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role. Accountabilities Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting. Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history. Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations. Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections. Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes. Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals. DME fitting, casting patients and removal of casts. Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Skills and Abilities: Must be able to listen supportively to patients and their families Demonstrate time management and priority setting skills Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment Ability to utilize critical thinking Highly affective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal patient care Demonstrate problem solving skills Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4-year college or university (Required) Master's Degree from a CAATE accredited Master’s Program Preferred 2+ years' experience in Athletic Training in a clinical setting Preferred Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Required Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, ATC (Required) Board of Certification (BOC) Certified (Required) BLS / CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE APPLICANTS: Job Summary: The 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. Accountabilities Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results. Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests. Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Prepares specimens for transport as necessary. Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary. Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing. Prepares paperwork to complete patient visit. Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order. Maintains medication storage closets. Participates in orienting new team members. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Skills and Abilities: Computer software skills and knowledge Client and customer relations skills Ability to speak, read, and write in English Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED (Required) Graduate of Practice Nursing School (Required) 1+ years Outpatient experience Preferred Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Required Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Required) BLS / CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required) 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. REQNUMBER: 241197