LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Geisinger; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan including Geisinger

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an LPN to deliver high-quality patient care in a full-time daytime role in a supportive clinical team. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.

The position emphasizes collaboration with providers and families to ensure accurate documentation and timely patient handling. Education requires a Nursing Specialty Training Program, and at least 1 year of nursing experience is preferred, along with a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year‑Nursing (Preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider, patient and family.
• Obtain and document medical history, vital signs, and basic data for examinations.
• Assist provider with minor procedures and diagnostic tests as directed.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Maintain aseptic conditions and prepare treatment rooms between cases.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

BLS

Education

Nursing diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

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.

This role is full time, days, 40 hours weekly, 7 am to 3:30 pm typically.

New higher pay and a $5000 sign‑on bonus.

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 the same in the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. Promotes a clean environment. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in a specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides a 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 completes 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year‑Nursing (Preferred)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.