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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery

Geisinger

Scranton, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ambulatory Care, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Childcare, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Incentive Programs, Insurance, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Military, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Surgical Procedures, Tax Planning, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, Vaccination
LOCATION
Scranton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary


Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented ambulatory care environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

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 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.




New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.




This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday through Friday; Hours will be alternating between 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.




Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance

+ Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options

+ Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

+ Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

+ 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions

+ Generous PTO that accrues quickly

+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives

+ Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more

+ Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more




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.



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



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)


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

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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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