LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Lock Haven, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic providing convenient healthcare for family health needs, including physicals, immunizations, and treatment for common illnesses and minor health issues. Care is available to patients age one and older. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families in diagnosing and treating patient conditions. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, and helps maintain a clean clinical environment. This is a per diem/additional job opportunity. Typical schedule opportunities are 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. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The LPN must meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area and comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide the provider with basic medical information 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 related paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Document and manage ongoing patient communication 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 prepare examination and treatment rooms between cases, maintain asepsis, and ensure instruments, equipment, and patient preparation are ready.
• Promote a clean clinical environment and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed