Licensed Practical Nurse - Walk-in Care - Full Time

Guthrie; Wellsboro (Tioga County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their walk-in care setting in Wellsboro, PA. The candidate will assist physicians and manage various patient care responsibilities, including administering medications and maintaining a clean clinical environment. A valid LPN license is required, and one year of experience in healthcare is preferred. Competitive sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN license.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Able to assist with surgeries and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with patient exams and treatments.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections.
• Manage patient referrals and medical supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in exam rooms.
• Maintain supplies, infection control, and sterilization procedures.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures when necessary.
• Assess infection signs and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Ability to assist in various clinical tasks

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of medications

Infection control measures

Education

LPN license in the state of practice

Tools

Computer systems

Autoclave

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Walk-in Care - Full Time

Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

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

• 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.
• Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart
• Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
• 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
• 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.
• Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)
• Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
• Setup and tear down sterile fields
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
• Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
• Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider
• Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse

Other Duties

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

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.