LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

RemoteWorker US; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their primary care team. The role involves providing clinical support, administering medications, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive work environment. With a hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced nurses.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO)

$5000 hiring bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be LPN licensed in the state of PA.
• New grads welcome!

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient.
• Documents patient medical history and vital signs.
• Administers medications and vaccines under provider direction.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

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Job Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Job Category: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support

Schedule: Days

Work Type: Full time

Department: CCHC ExpressCare and Family Practice Nursing Department

Date Posted: 02/11/2025

Job ID: R-72580

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a $5000 hiring bonus for eligible LPN new hires.Join our Geisinger CommunityCare clinic to support our vision to make better health easier for everyone. In the heart of Wilkes-Barre this location offers primary, express and specialty care. At Geisinger, you’ll find a supportive work culture, a comprehensive benefits package and now a newly enhanced pay structure – making it the perfect time to advance your careers with us!

Job Duties

The LPN 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.

• Hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly
• Shift: Days
• Experience: New grads welcome! Must be LPN licensed in the state of PA.
• Hiring bonus: $5000 for eligible LPN hire in this role paid over 2 years.
  
  

Job Overview

• 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.
  
  

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

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) anda 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

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)

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

Our Purpose & Values

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.

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