LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical Float I

Geisinger

Lewistown, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Allergies, Animal Care, Asepsis, Childcare, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Support, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Financial Support, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Incentive Programs, Inventory Levels, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Conditions, Medical Office Administration, Medical Treatment, Medications, Mentoring, Military, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Preventative Maintenance, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Surveillance, Tax Planning, Training Program

LOCATION

Lewistown, PA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) a $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become a RN! I Up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Job Duties

+ Provides clinic support to the provider, clinic staff, the patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides front-line office support as needed to facilitate efficient patient flow through the clinic. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range specific to the assigned clinical area.

+ Completes patient database on new and returning patients to include chief complaint, vital signs, and updated medical, surgical, and family history, update allergy information, and review all medication, amending the list as needed.

+ Provides nursing care and assists providers with procedures as necessary.

+ Documents all assessments and treatments in the nursing notes as appropriate to scope of licensure.

+ Collects and prepares laboratory specimens; completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.

+ Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.

+ Reviews and reinforces patient education as directed by the provider and RN to ensure the patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.

+ Maintains appropriate par levels of all inventory.

+ Reorders and restocks as needed.

+ Verifies expiration dates.

+ Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases; ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.

+ Routinely inspects and observes condition of equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance.

+ Processes instruments according to established protocols.

+ Under the direction of the provider and RN, assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients, providers and other clinic staff.

+ Provides front-line office support as necessary.

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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

+ Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution

+ 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

+ The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX

+ Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses

+ Professional opportunities for growth and advancement

+ Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders

+ Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            

+ Employee referral incentive program

+ Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at tlcarolus@geisinger.edu or 717-242-720

Position Details

Shift is 3pm - 11pm

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (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 to 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.

About the Company

Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://jobs.geisinger.org/

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