LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger • Lock Haven, 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 issues that can be resolved in a single visit, 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 includes following up on diagnostic testing to support its completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record, while promoting a clean clinical environment and providing care for patients in the assigned age range. New and experienced LPN applicants are welcome. This is a per diem/additional job opportunity.

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. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Employees must meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are essential to the position.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience.

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 and diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Execute and document 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 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 environment and provide care for patients in the assigned clinical area.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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