LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Express Care

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and their families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role helps ensure continuity and quality of care by following up on diagnostic testing and ensuring results are completed, accurate, and filed in the medical record. The LPN obtains and documents patient histories, chief complaints, and vital signs; prepares patients for examinations; and provides direct clinical care as directed by a provider. The position also assists with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, manages patient communications, and administers medications and vaccines within the applicable scope of practice. The LPN maintains clean examination and treatment rooms, appropriate asepsis, and availability of necessary instruments and equipment. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with typical hours between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and one evening shift per week through 7 p.m. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered; applicants are directed to ask for details.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
Provide direct clinical care as directed by a provider.
Assist providers with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
Document and manage ongoing patient communications, prioritize communications to the provider, and respond to patient questions and requests as directed.
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 ready.
Promote a clean clinical environment and comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
$5,000 sign-on bonus; ask for details.