LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Williamsport, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic providing quick, convenient healthcare for patients age one and older. Services include physicals, immunizations, and treatment for common illnesses and minor health concerns such as cold and flu symptoms, allergies, sprains, strains, and minor cuts. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role is based in a clinical environment and is a per diem/additional opportunity. New and experienced LPN applicants are welcome. 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.

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; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Promote a clean environment.
• 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 the provider with minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
• Document and carry out patient communications 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, ensure appropriate instruments and equipment are available, and prepare patients.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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