LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Gastroenterology

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for outpatient clinic settings. Eligible candidates can earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Geisinger emphasizes patient-centered care delivered in a supportive ambulatory environment with many community-based sites. The Clinic Nurse provides clinical support to the provider, documents medical histories, collects specimens, administers vaccines, and prepares exam rooms.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience (Preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient history, vital signs and prepares the patient for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists with minor procedures and diagnostic examinations as directed.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and documents related paperwork.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider supervision and scope of practice.
• Wipes and restocks exam rooms, maintaining aseptic conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Vital signs & data entry

Vaccinations

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

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. 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; 8-hours shifts; Days.

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

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

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)

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, 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 make our team stronger. 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.