LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its outpatient Endocrinology clinic at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and their families to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. The role includes following up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record to support continuity and quality of care. The LPN promotes a clean environment and must meet qualifications to care for patients in the age ranges served by the assigned clinical area. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week on days. New and experienced LPNs are welcome. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are essential to performing the role. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as caring for patients, members, students, colleagues, and communities, guided by kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient medical histories, chief complaints, 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 the provider with minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete related paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Carry out 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 medications and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice.
Clean and prepare examination and treatment rooms between cases; maintain required asepsis, ensure instruments and equipment are available, and prepare patients.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Promote a clean clinical environment.
Provide care for patients in the age ranges served by the assigned clinical area.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 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 paid time off 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, military leave, and Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support, legal guidance, childcare and eldercare referrals, and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.