LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Geisinger; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated LPN for outpatient clinical support. This full-time position requires providing direct patient care, collecting history and vitals, and assisting providers with procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, administering meds and vaccines, and maintaining clean exam rooms. Weekend rotation is included; attractive benefits start day one and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• LPN license is required to provide clinical care.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and support providers.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, vitals and basic data for providers.
• Provide direct clinical care under provider direction.
• Assist with minor procedures and diagnostic tests as directed.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens and complete paperwork for studies.
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision and scope of practice.
• Prepare and maintain exam/treatment rooms ensuring asepsis and supplies.

Skills

LPN license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

At Geisinger caring is our purpose and at the heart of our culture. In fact,we've just strengthened some of our LPN and outpatient specialty nursing pay structures. The pay increases are in effect now.

At Geisinger, you'll find a supportive work culture, a comprehensive benefits package and an enhanced pay structure - making it the perfect time to advance your careers with us.

• This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly with a weekend rotation

• Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 7 pm; Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm

• $5k Sign on Bonus - ask us for more details

• New and experienced LPNs welcome!

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance day one

• 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

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.