Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology

Jobtome; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Outpatient Clinic LPN for a full-time role with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. The LPN will support clinicians in ambulatory care, manage patient history and vital signs, and assist with procedures to ensure high-quality care across community sites.

Responsibilities include documenting data in the electronic medical record, administering medications and vaccines, and maintaining a clean, organized treatment environment in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• LPN license in good standing is required.
• Ambulatory/outpatient care experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic clinical duties and assist providers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history and vital signs; prepare patient for examination.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and diagnostic exams as directed.
• Administer medications and vaccines under a provider's supervision; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

LPN Certification

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Job description

Job Summary

Job SummaryJoin Geisinger as an Outpatient Clinic LPN – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented ambulatory care environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

Job Duties

The Clinic LPN 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.This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly;
Days.New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.

Benefits at Geisinger

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.Com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

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

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)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.