LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Geisinger 65 Forward

Geisinger; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Geisinger 65 Forward is seeking an experienced LPN or a motivated new graduate to join a welcoming team focused on care for patients 65 and older. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires and a full-benefits package starting on day one.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours, with shifts from 7:30 am to 4 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm. Responsibilities include direct clinical care under the provider, preparing patients for exams, collecting history, and supporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and family to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion and accuracy in medical records.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction and within scope of practice.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist in minor procedures as directed by the provider.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Job description

Job Summary

If you are an experienced LPN who is looking for an appealing environment or a new LPN who is looking for a great place to learn patient care on a welcoming team apply to learn more. Geisinger is proud to offer a $5000 sign on bonus for eligible LPN hires. Ask us for more details.

Job Duties

Geisinger 65 Forward is a new kind of primary care, designed just for people 65 and older.

• A typical schedule is full-time, 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday; 7:30 am to 4 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm
• $5000 Sign on Bonus

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger Starting Day 1

• 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.

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 makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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.