LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology GLH

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering a generous sign-on bonus for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Cardiology. This role provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. The LPN will follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record for continuity and quality of care, and promotes a clean environment. This position meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age ranges on their assigned clinical area. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive and represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Communication
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
Multitasking
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Promotes a clean environment.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
Provides direct clinical care as directed by provider.
Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients needs.
Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.
Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required levels of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
An atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.