LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and their families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role includes following up on diagnostic testing to ensure it is completed, accurate, and filed in the medical record, supporting continuity and quality of care, and promoting a clean clinical environment. The LPN provides care for patients in the age ranges applicable to the assigned clinical area. This is a full-time outpatient clinic position scheduled for 40 hours per week on days. New and experienced LPNs are welcome. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The LPN is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and following organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 1 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 diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Execute and document 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 set up examination and treatment rooms between cases, maintaining asepsis and ensuring appropriate instruments, equipment, and patient preparation.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Promote a clean environment and provide care appropriate to 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 and military leave.
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.