LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Interventional Radiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with company contributions

$5,000 tuition reimbursement yearly

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care at its medical center in Scranton. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as preparing patients for examinations, supporting diagnostic testing, and administering medications under supervision.

Qualifications include graduation from a nursing program and preferred experience in a clinical setting. Geisinger offers a generous benefits package starting from day one, including health, dental, and vision care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to patients and providers.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Where talent meets opportunity: Join our team and build a rewarding, lasting career with impact! Geisinger is proud to offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!

Job Duties

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 8am to 4:30pm (with some flexibility), eligible for a full‑time benefits package that starts day one, and union.

Position Details & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical database 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.
• Works is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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 Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body
• Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

Benefits

• 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 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

EEO Statement

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1million people it serves. We are 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.