LPN - Professional Development Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory Nursing

Geisinger•Pittston, PA

22d

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years LPN work experience is required.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body
Clinical Skills
Healthcare Industry
Medical Devices And Tools
Patient Safety

Responsibilities

Supporting nursing clinical practice
Budgetary personnel activities
Regulatory activities associated with the clinical department
Professional development coordination assistance
Assuring compliance with the directives, policies and applicable laws and regulations
Developing and initiating improvements in the organization and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Assists professional development supervisor with orientation, onboarding, ongoing competency evaluation and integration of new employees, including database management
Maintains current knowledge base clinically and administratively through active participation in professional, and educational nursing activities to enhance skills as manager, leader, and clinical resource.
Provides educational reinforcement support as delegated by the ambulatory nursing leadership team
Assist professional development coordinator with Ambulatory Nurse Leader program
Assist with ambulatory clinical skill mix assessments systemwide, providing clinical operations teams assistance with nursing skill mix optimization.
Assist in review of ambulatory nursing position justifications to ensure appropriate scope assignment.
Supports organizational and site-specific efforts for service excellence, financial accountability, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Maintains documentation for fiscal impact tracing.
Evaluates quality of care administered in assigned areas, makes rounds, and assures timely communication of significant operational issues.
Focuses on empirical quality outcomes related to clinical practice.
Collaborates with Ambulatory Nursing Leadership team to support the department goals and Geisinger Nursing system strategic plan.
Serves as a strong role model in professional practice as evidenced by strong relationships with staff and members of other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization and sound planning skills.
Communicates pertinent information as necessary within the ambulatory nursing structure
Facilitates team-based problem solving within and between departments.
Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Supports Ambulatory Nursing Leadership team with administrative responsibilities for departments as delegated.
Contributes feedback related to the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures
Serves as a clinical resource, assisting nursing personnel in attending to identified patient and family needs, obtaining equipment and patient care items as necessary, and to answer questions and solve problems within the department and the institution.
Promotes and supports positive guest relations.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance