Licensed Practical Nurse - Walk-In Care - Full Time

Guthrie; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,500

403(b) Retirement Plan with company-mt

Wellness Programs & caregiver support

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians across the practice, working at the maximum scope of license. The role requires preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and coordinating patient care while maintaining strict infection control and clerical duties.

Full-time, 40 hours weekly, with office hours Mon–Fri 7am–7pm and Sat/Sun 7am–1pm; scheduling discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• LPN must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One-year healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares for exam by recording vital signs and history.
• Manage Rx communications with surgeons/providers and document accordingly.
• Handle referrals and follow-up communication with specialists as needed.
• Assist in clinical operations and clerical duties, including answering calls.
• Maintain supplies, administer injections/medications, and document in chart.
• Direct patients to proper areas for testing and follow-up appointments.
• Understand medications, pathology results, and infection control procedures.
• Prepare sterile fields and assist in surgical procedures as needed.
• Ensure autoclave sterilization and proper dressing changes and suture removal.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary coordination

Clerical tasks

Education

LPN license

Job description

Schedule & Shift Details:

• Full‑Time: 40 Hours/Week
• Office Hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm & Sat/Sun – 7am – 1pm- (Exact scheduling discussed during the interview process.)

Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:

• Up to $15,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualified LPNs
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Begins the 1st of the month after hire
• Generous PTO Accrual — Start earning time off from Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $7,500 per year after 90 days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate company match
• Employee Wellness Programs and caregiver support resources

Position Summary:

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license

Education, License & Cert:

• LPN ‑ Must be licensed in the state of practice.

Experience:

One‑year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions:

1. Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart. Will also interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
2. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart
3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
4. Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA’s as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested. Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested
5. Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart
7. Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‑up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x‑rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)
9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
10. Setup and tear down sterile fields
11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider
18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
19. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties:

1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure
2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‑services, classes, training as required by the organization
3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie
4. Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals

Updated 8.20.25