LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery

geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to join outpatient clinic teams at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates, with opportunities to grow within a supportive ambulatory care environment.

The Clinic Nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients and families, conducts follow-up on tests, and helps maintain a clean, safe care setting.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, days, Monday–Friday with rotating start times.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification - Required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient and family to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion and filing in medical record.
• Assist provider in minor surgical diagnostic procedures and related examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
• Administer medications and vaccines per scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

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. 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 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; Monday through Friday; hours rotating between 7:30a-4:00p and 8:30a-5:00p.

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley

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

Benefits at Geisinger

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• 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)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.