LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Radiation Oncology Clinic (Part-Time)

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in an outpatient clinic. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patients, assisting in their diagnosis and treatment while ensuring a high standard of clinical support. You'll have the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community. Join a team that prioritizes kindness, excellence, and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to patients and assist in diagnosis.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction.
• Document patient medical history and vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Medical Documentation

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary: As an outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will have the opportunity to work to the top of your license while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties:

• The Clinic 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 the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes a clean environment and 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 basic medical data for the provider, and prepares the patient for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists the provider in the performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by the 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 the provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, and 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 the 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.

Position Details:

Hours: 20 hours per week; dayshift

Union: yes

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.

• 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

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 Body; Licensed Practical Nurse - 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. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.