LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Neurology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role includes following up on diagnostic testing to confirm completion and accuracy and filing results in the medical record to support continuity and quality of care. The LPN promotes a clean clinical environment and provides care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week union position in an outpatient clinic. The scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 position requires compliance with organization policies and job-specific obligations; additional department-specific competencies may also be essential.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience.

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.
Carry out and document ongoing patient communication 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 and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice.
Clean and set up examination and treatment rooms between cases; maintain asepsis and ensure instruments, equipment, and patient preparation are appropriate.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Promote a clean environment and provide care for patients in the assigned clinical area's age range.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options.
Pre-tax savings plans, including FSA and HSA.
Company-paid life, short-term disability, 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.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
Healthcare benefits are available for full-time and part-time positions from day one.