LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Pediatrics

Geisinger•Danville, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure it is completed accurately and filed in the medical record, supporting continuity and quality of care. The LPN promotes a clean clinical environment and must meet qualifications to care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area. This is a 40-hour-per-week outpatient clinic position at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Scheduled day hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 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; provides direct clinical care as directed by a provider; assists with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures; collects and prepares laboratory specimens; communicates with patients and providers; administers medications and vaccines within the scope of practice and under provider direction; and prepares examination and treatment rooms while maintaining asepsis and ensuring necessary equipment and instruments are available. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities, with an emphasis on kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.
Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs, and provide basic medical information for the provider.
Prepare patients for examinations.
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 accurately and efficiently.
Document and manage 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 environment and support continuity and quality of care.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan choices and 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 with mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.