LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care Danville

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in providing exceptional clinical support. In this role, you will assist healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care to patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include documenting medical histories, administering medications, and preparing patients for examinations. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus of $5,000

Health Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support to patients and assists in diagnosis and treatment.
• Documents patient history and administers medications under provider direction.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Support

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible LPN candidates. The successful candidate in this role will provide clinical support to providers, patients, and their families at Geisinger's ConvenientCare Danville. Find more of what you need to create your best work life here at Geisinger!

Job Duties:

• 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.

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 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.

Work is typically 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)

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.