LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurosurgery

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide frontline clinical support to providers and patients. You will obtain histories, deliver direct patient care, assist with procedures, and ensure proper specimen handling and documentation.

The role is full-time (40 hours) with daytime shifts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible LPN candidates, and Geisinger offers extensive benefits from day one, including health plans, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license.
• Experience providing basic clinical care as part of a health care team.
• Ability to document patient information accurately in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical history and vital signs.
• Provide direct clinical care under provider supervision.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and diagnostic tests as directed.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens for testing.
• Administer medications and vaccines per scope of practice.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain asepsis between cases.

Skills

Patient history taking

Direct clinical care

Medication administration

Vaccine administration

Aseptic technique

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

None

Job description

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;days.

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.
  

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.