LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Multi Specialty Clinic

Geisinger•Orwigsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 to patients in the age range assigned to their clinical area. Responsibilities include obtaining and documenting patient histories, chief complaints, and vital signs; preparing patients for examinations; providing direct clinical care as directed by a provider; assisting with minor surgical, diagnostic, and ancillary procedures; collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; and administering medications and vaccines, including intradermal medications and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice. The LPN also communicates with patients as directed, routes and prioritizes communications for the provider, and prepares and cleans examination and treatment rooms while maintaining asepsis and ensuring equipment and instruments are available. The position is based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, typically in 8-hour day shifts. Geisinger describes a supportive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for advancement and continued learning.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide primary clinical support to providers, patients, and their families to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
Promote a clean clinical environment and provide care for patients in the assigned age range.
Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
Provide direct clinical care as directed by a provider.
Assist providers with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
Document and execute patient communications as directed, prioritize communications to the provider, and respond 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 asepsis, ensure instruments and equipment are available, and prepare patients.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified LPNs.
Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts 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 with the ability to accrue time quickly.
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, including 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.