LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with company contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring a full-time nurse for its Convenient Care walk-in clinic in the United States. The role involves providing primary clinical support to patients and their families, ensuring quality care and assisting providers. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, alongside full benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, and vision plans.

The ideal candidate is a graduate from a nursing program with a Basic Life Support Certification and minimum of 1 year experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family.
• Documents patient medical history and vital signs.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider's direction.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Nursing experience

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk‑in clinic that provides quick, convenient healthcare when patients need it. Convenient Care locations provide services for family health care needs, including physicals, immunizations, and treatment for common illnesses. The clinic treats minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit, including cold and flu symptoms, sprains, and strains.

Job Duties

$5000 sign‑on bonus. This opportunity is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. The clinic is open Monday‑Friday 8:45AM to 8:15PM and weekends 7:45AM to 6:15PM.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger

• 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 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 loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare & pet care, 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

Position Details

• 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 the same in the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes a clean environment.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age ranges in the assigned clinical area.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical database 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 completes 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 patient 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 performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year‑Nursing (Preferred)

Certifications and Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Skills

Our purpose and values guide everything we do—caring for patients, members, students, the Geisinger family, and our communities. We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.