LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Geisinger Clinic; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

Geisinger Primary Care Pittston is hiring an LPN. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a full-time, day-shift schedule (40 hours weekly, 7 am to 3:30 pm). Salaries have recently increased. Geisinger values compassionate patient care and a strong team environment.

Full benefits start day one and include multiple medical plans, FSA/HSA options, and 401(k) with company contributions. A supportive environment with growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Nursing Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification and LPN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider and patient for diagnosis and treatment.
• Obtain and document patient history, chief complaint, and vital signs.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assist with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens for testing.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms, maintaining asepsis.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Mentoring Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Primary Care Pittston

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger has increased the salary for this LPN role, and we are proud to offer a $5000 sign on bonus.

Geisinger's vision is to make better health easier for everyone. That includes our employees and every member of our Geisinger family.

Job Duties:

Work where your team truly values you , where you'll make a true impact and provide top-notch patient care - in this LPN role.

A typical schedule is full time, days, 40 hours weekly, 7 am to 3:30 pm typically.

New higher pay and a $5000 sign on bonus, ask us for details.

Benefits of working 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) and a 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.

Position Details:

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.

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 BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills:

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Mentoring Skills
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

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