LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Gastroenterology

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family support

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for outpatient clinics with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates. The Clinic Nurse provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist in diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s condition.

The position is full‑time, 40 hours per week, in a clinical outpatient setting at Geisinger Medical Center. Essential duties include patient history, vital signs, specimen collection, basic care, and administering

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (mandatory)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs, and provides basic medical data to the provider.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists provider in performing minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, completing associated paperwork for timely laboratory studies.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, prioritizes communication to the provider, and responds to patient questions and requests.
• Administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal and skin testing, under the direction of the provider.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensuring asepsis and availability of appropriate instruments and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

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Job Duties

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs, and provides basic medical data to the provider.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists provider in performing minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, completing associated paperwork for timely laboratory studies.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, prioritizes communication to the provider, and responds to patient questions and requests.
• Administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal and skin testing, under the direction of the provider.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensuring asepsis and availability of appropriate instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• 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

The position is full‑time, 40 hours per week, with 8‑hour days. Work is performed in a clinical environment and requires compliance with all organization policies and procedures.

Education

Must graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (preferred).

Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (mandatory)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (mandatory)

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.