LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care
About The Position
Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities. At Geisinger, caring is our purpose and at the heart of our culture. In fact, we’ve just strengthened some of our LPN and outpatient specialty nursing pay structures. The pay increases are in effect now. At Geisinger, you’ll find a supportive work culture, a comprehensive benefits package and an enhanced pay structure – making it the perfect time to advance your careers with us. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; days.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year-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.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
- Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance day one
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Adoption/fertility assistance
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- Vision
- Dental
- Benefits for domestic partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
