LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Geisinger • Pittston, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger has increased the salary for this LPN role, and we are proud to offer a $5000 sign on bonus. Geisinger’s vision is to make better health easier for everyone. That includes our employees and every member of our Geisinger family. Work where your team truly values you, where you'll make a true impact and provide top-notch patient care - in this LPN role. This role is full time, days, 40 hours weekly, 7 am to 3:30 pm typically. New higher pay and a $5000 sign on bonus.

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 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.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They 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.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree