LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Pediatrics

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time role. You will provide primary clinical support to providers and patients, ensuring clean environments and facilitating minor procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing with strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Join a team dedicated to patient care and applying nursing expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patients, and their families during diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing, ensures completion, accuracy, and proper filing.
• Promotes a clean environment and maintains asepsis.
• Assists in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Collects laboratory specimens and completes paperwork.
• Administers medications, vaccines, and skin testing per guideline.
• Prepares examination rooms, orders supplies, and ensures availability of instruments.
• Communicates with patients, prioritizes provider communication, responds to questions and requests.
• Documents all ongoing patient communication and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork skills

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse with valid license

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Geisinger Pediatrics, Scranton. Shift: Days. Hours: 40 per week. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption: No. LPNs eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patients, and their families during diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing, ensures completion, accuracy, and proper filing.
• Promotes a clean environment and maintains asepsis.
• Assists in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Collects laboratory specimens and completes paperwork.
• Administers medications, vaccines, and skin testing per guideline.
• Prepares examination rooms, orders supplies, and ensures availability of instruments.
• Communicates with patients, prioritizes provider communication, responds to questions and requests.
• Documents all ongoing patient communication and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience (preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse with valid license.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Strong communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three medical plan choices and 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 paid time off.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal guidance, etc.).
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance.

Other Information

Work is performed in a clinical environment. The role supports the provider and patients under care. This position requires compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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.