LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology
About The Position
Geisinger is hiring an LPN for its outpatient Endocrinology clinic at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment, support continuity and quality of care, and maintain a clean clinical environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on days. New and experienced LPNs are welcome. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The LPN obtains and documents patient histories, chief complaints, and vital signs; prepares patients for examinations; and provides direct clinical care as directed by a provider. The role also supports minor procedures and diagnostic examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, coordinates and documents patient communications, and administers medications and vaccines within scope of practice. The LPN cleans and prepares examination and treatment rooms and ensures appropriate asepsis, instruments, and equipment are available. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
- 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, vital signs, and other basic clinical information for the provider.
- Prepare patients for examinations and 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.
- Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
- Execute and document 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 medications and skin testing, under provider direction and within scope of practice.
- Clean and set up examination and treatment rooms between cases; maintain asepsis and ensure appropriate instruments, equipment, and patient preparation.
- Promote a clean environment and comply with organizational policies and job-specific obligations.
- Provide care to patients in the age range specified for the assigned clinical area.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 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, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
