LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - OB/GYN

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•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. Hours will be 8a-430p and 8:30a-5:00p. 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

The Clinic LPN 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.