LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, supporting continuity and quality of care. The LPN obtains and documents medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; prepares patients for examinations; and provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider. The LPN assists with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, collects and prepares laboratory specimens and related paperwork, and communicates with patients as directed by the provider. The role administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal medications and skin testing, within scope of practice. It also maintains clean examination and treatment rooms, appropriate asepsis, and the availability of necessary instruments and equipment. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist in diagnosing and treating the patient's condition.
- 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 the provider.
- Assist the provider with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
- Document and manage ongoing patient communication as directed by the provider, prioritizing communications and responding to patient questions and requests.
- 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, maintain required asepsis, and ensure instruments and equipment are available.
Benefits
- A $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and a health savings account.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off plan.
- 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 with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
