LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and their families in an outpatient clinic, assisting with diagnosis and treatment. The nurse follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure it is completed accurately and filed in the medical record, supporting continuity and quality of care. The role includes maintaining a clean clinical environment and providing care appropriate to the age range of patients in the assigned clinical area. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position. New and experienced LPNs are welcome. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are essential to the role. The required education is graduation from a nursing specialty training program. A minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred. Required certifications and licenses are Basic Life Support Certification and Licensed Practical Nurse licensure. Relevant skills include communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide a basic medical database for the provider and prepare patients for examinations.
Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
Assist the provider with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Execute and document ongoing patient communications as directed by the provider; prioritize communications to the provider and respond to patient questions and requests in a timely manner.
Administer medications and vaccines, including intradermal medications and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice.
Clean and prepare examination and treatment rooms between cases, maintain required asepsis, and ensure appropriate instruments, equipment, and patient preparation are available.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Promote a clean environment and provide care appropriate to the age range of patients in the assigned clinical area.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, including domestic partner coverage.
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options.
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA and HSA).
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off that accrues quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.