LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Lewistown, MT

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 and minor injuries. Care is available to people age one and older. 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, promotes a clean environment, and provides care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

This is a per diem flex/additional job opportunity at Geisinger ConvenientCare Lewistown. Typical schedule opportunities include Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. New and experienced LPN applicants are welcome. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse 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

• Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide basic medical data to the provider and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assist providers with minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete related paperwork.
• Execute and document ongoing patient communication as directed by the provider, prioritize communications to the provider, and respond to patient questions and requests.
• 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 are available.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Comply with organization policies and procedures and fulfill job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed