LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care - Per Diem - Additional Job

Geisinger • Pittston, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic providing quick, convenient healthcare for family health needs, including physicals, immunizations, and treatment for common illnesses such as cold and flu symptoms, sprains, strains, and minor cuts. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, and promotes a clean clinical environment. The nurse must meet qualifications to care for patients in the age range assigned to the clinical area.

This is a per-diem role with flex hours and a typical schedule that varies. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are essential to performing the role.

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 basic medical data 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 and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice.
• Clean and set up examination and treatment rooms between cases; maintain required asepsis and ensure appropriate instruments, equipment, and patient preparation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed