LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endoscopy

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide clinical support in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation, and assisting in diagnostic procedures. The role offers a competitive salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient medical history and vital signs.
• Provides direct clinical care and assists in minor surgical procedures.
• Cleans and prepares examination rooms, ensuring asepsis.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary 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.

Job Duties

1. Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
2. Provides direct clinical care as directed by provider.
3. Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
4. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
5. 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.
6. 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 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.

Position Details

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

Hours: 40 hours per week; two (2) 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.) and two (2) 8-hour shifts (rotating start times between 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.) each week; every other Sunday.

Union: Yes

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Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including full health, dental, vision coverage from day one, multiple medical plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, family support, Employee Assistance Program, and voluntary benefits. For more information, visit https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity.

Education & Experience

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certifications & Licenses

• 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, members, and community. Our values include Kindness, Excellence, Learning, Innovation, and Safety. We promote diversity and inclusion, and are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.