LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Mcelhattan, 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 of common illnesses. The clinic treats minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit, such as cold and flu symptoms, allergies, sprains, strains, and minor cuts. Care is available to people age one and older.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, supporting continuity and quality of care. The LPN promotes a clean environment and provides care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

This is a per diem/additional opportunity at Geisinger ConvenientCare McElhattan. Typical schedule opportunities include weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and weekends from 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. New and experienced LPN applicants are welcome.

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 data for 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.
• Execute and document ongoing patient communication 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.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Promote a clean clinical environment and provide care appropriate to the age range served by 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

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