LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology
Geisinger•Scranton, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented ambulatory care environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days. New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- 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 the 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 completes 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.
- Benefits for domestic partners.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
