LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Gastroenterology

Geisinger; Danville (PA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

MyHealth Rewards

Family-friendly support

EAP benefits

Resumo da oferta

Geisinger is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for outpatient clinic roles with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. This position supports providers by delivering patient-centered care in a supportive ambulatory environment across numerous community sites.

Responsibilities include gathering patient history, performing clinical tasks, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, and administering medications under supervision.

Qualificações

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse license (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Obtains and documents patient history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data to the provider.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists provider in minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider supervision and scope of practice.
• Cleans and prepares examination rooms and ensures asepsis between cases.

Formação académica

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Basic Life Support Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

Geisinger offers Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in outpatient clinic settings a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates. With hundreds of community‑based sites across the region, Geisinger empowers LPNs to work at the top of their license delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a supportive ambulatory environment.

Job Duties

The Clinic Nurse provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s condition. The role follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care, promotes a clean environment, and meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in a specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.

• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data to the 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 completes 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 patient 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 at Geisinger

• 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

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)

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, members, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are 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. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.