LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Geisinger 65 Forward

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger 65 Forward is a new kind of primary care, designed just for people 65 and older. If you are an experienced LPN who is looking for an appealing environment or a new LPN who is looking for a great place to learn patient care on a welcoming team apply to learn more. Geisinger is proud to offer a $500 sign on bonus for eligible LPN hires.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
• rotation PA LPN license required at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes a clean environment.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by provider.
• Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients needs
• Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required levels of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed