LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Interventional Radiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an LPN for a pre-op role in Scranton, PA. You will prepare patients, educate them, and support the provider in delivering high-quality care.

The position offers a full-time 40-hour workweek, daytime schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM with some flexibility), and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Union participation is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of LPN experience.
• LPN license/registration required.
• Ability to work days; full-time schedule available.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and basic data for provider.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by provider.
• Assist provider in minor surgical diagnostics and ancillary exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and paperwork.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms between cases.

Skills

Patient care

Medication admin

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

You’ll provide top-notch patient care in a pre-op type LPN role assuring that your patients are prepared and educated.

Work where your team truly values you, you’ll make a true impact and have the opportunity to work independently. This role really allows you to shine!

While you’ll have all the support you’ll need, you’ll also have autonomy. The successful candidate will have three to five years of LPN work experience. Previous LPN work experience in a procedural or inpatient care setting is preferred.

A typical schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly, days from 8 am to 4:30 pm (with some flexibility), eligible for a full-time benefits package that starts day one, and union.

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Benefits at Geisinger

• 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) anda 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 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

The 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.

• 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.