LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Pediatrics

Confidential; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join outpatient clinic teams. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The role provides primary clinical support, patient education, and coordination within a team-based ambulatory care setting.

The position is full-time, roughly 40 hours per week, with daytime hours such as 7:15-3:45, 8:00-4:30, or 8:30-5:00. New grads are welcome to apply and grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Ambulatory/outpatient care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and family.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing for completion and documentation.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider direction.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure asepsis and readiness.
• Document patient history and vital signs for provider review.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Vital signs

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - state license

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented ambulatory care environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

Job Duties

• The Clinic LPN 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;Days. Hours can range from 7:15-3:45 PM or 8:00-4:30 PM or 8:30-5PM.
• New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.

Benefits at Geisinger

• Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:Health, dental, and vision insuranceThree medical plan choices
• , including expanded network optionsPre-tax savings plans
• (FSA & HSA)Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous PTO
• that accrues quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement
• per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program
• with financial incentivesFamily-friendly support
• : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
• : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and moreVoluntary 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 DetailsWork is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

About Geisinger

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.