LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Express Care

Geisinger Clinic

Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Community Care Wilkes-Barre is seeking a regular full-time nurse to join our clinical team. You will provide primary clinical support to the provider, document patient histories, vital signs, and assist with examinations.

Typical shifts 7:30 am to 7 pm, with only one evening per week required through 7 pm. Full-time benefits start on day one, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.
BLS certification required.
LPN license may be required depending on position.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
Assist with minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and associated paperwork.
Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
Maintain clean, aseptic exam rooms and prepare instruments between cases.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Job description

Location

Community Care Wilkes-Barre

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Job Summary

Our competitive compensation and benefits package help you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and thrive personally. And with benefits starting on day one of employment- you don't have to wait to be fully covered.

At Geisinger through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets.

Job Duties

Work where your team truly values your contributions and provides you with the opportunity to advance your skills so you can build a career with lasting impact.

Typical work hours fall between 7:30 am and 7 pm, with only one evening shift per week required through 7 pm

Full-time benefits that start day one

$5,000 sign-on bonus, ask us for details

Benefits 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 automatic 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 your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access 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 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.

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.

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.

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