LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology

Confidential; Pittston (Luzerne County); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Geisinger is seeking an outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers and patients in an ambulatory setting. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid over two years, with standard 40-hour union shifts and day hours.

The LPN will obtain patient histories, vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer medications under a provider's direction. Maintenance of clinical areas and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in the appropriate state.
• Experience providing primary clinical support in outpatient settings is preferred.
• Ability to document and communicate patient information accurately.

Responsabilités

• Obtain and document patient history, chief complaint, and vital signs.
• Provide direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists with minor diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and paperwork for studies.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider supervision.
• Maintain clean, prepared exam and treatment rooms between patients.

Connaissances

Clinical nursing

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Description du poste

Job Summary

Geisinger offers outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows LPNs to work to the top of their license while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties

The Clinic Nurse 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.

Hiring Incentive

This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply. This union role is 40 hours; Days ; primarily 8:00a-4:30p with some rotation to 7:30a-4:00p.

Job Duties

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.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger

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.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.

About Geisinger

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.