LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice Kistler

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate LPN to join their team. This role involves providing essential clinical support to patients and their families, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up on diagnostic tests. The LPN will assist in minor surgical procedures and administer medications, all while promoting a clean and safe environment. With a commitment to quality care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Contributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• LPN certification required with ability to provide patient care.
• Strong communication skills to assist patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and assist in patient examinations.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider's direction.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Support

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification

Job description

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.

• Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday

New and experienced LPNs are welcome!

• 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.

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 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

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.