LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Bellefonte, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic offering quick, convenient healthcare for family health needs, including physicals, immunizations, and treatment for common illnesses such as cold and flu symptoms, allergies, sprains, strains, and minor cuts. 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, provides direct clinical care as directed by a provider, and helps maintain continuity and quality of care. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a per diem/additional job 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. The position is scheduled for zero weekly hours.

Requirements

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

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 basic medical information to the provider and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure it is completed, accurate, and filed in the medical record.
• Assist providers with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
• Document and manage ongoing patient communication as directed by the provider, prioritize communication 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 prepare examination and treatment rooms between cases; maintain asepsis and ensure appropriate instruments, equipment, and patient preparation.
• Promote a clean environment and comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide care to patients in the age range applicable to the assigned clinical area.

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

• Education Level: No Education Listed