LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Neurology

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Zusammenfassung

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinic RN. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with diagnostic studies, and supporting the care delivery team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience, graduation from a nursing specialty program, and active BLS certification. This on-site role emphasizes patient needs, quality care, and collaboration within the department.

Qualifikationen

• Nursing degree and LPN licensure required.
• Experience providing patient care in clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to document and communicate patient information accurately.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Document chief complaint, vitals, and preparatory steps for exams.
• Administer medications and treatments per procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam and treatment areas.
• Assist with diagnostic studies and procedures as needed.
• Inserts and manages IV lines as required by providers.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team on patient care plans.

Kenntnisse

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinic RN, provides direct patient care including treatments, medication and diagnostic studies. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinic RN, provides direct patient care including treatments, medication and diagnostic studies. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member.

Job Duties

• Performs the duties of a Clinic LPN and serves as a role model in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Obtains and documents chief complaint, vital signs, and prepares patient for examination.
• Identifies and addresses physical, social and psychological needs of the patient and family to the registered nurse.
• Observes, identifies and documents patient condition and care according to the unit standard and reports changes in condition to registered nurse.
• Reinforces health teaching, collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Cleans and sets up exam rooms and treatment room between cases.
• Administers medication and treatments according to procedure and bills and documents accordingly.
• Prepares patient for diagnostic studies and surgical procedures and assists providers as necessary.
• Demonstrates responsibilities and accountability in daily operational issues.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.
• Responsible for maintaining clean utility room, soiled utility room, exam rooms and nursing station to Department of Health, Joint Commission and Unit standards.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measure in care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in the evaluation and coordination of daily and weekly staffing; coordinates any changes with management.
• Coordinates purchasing activity, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed.

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 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

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.