LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time - Pulmonary Clinic
Company: Geisinger
Location: Girardville
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time - Pulmonary
Clinic
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing
Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Part time
Department: General Internal Medicine Team
Date Posted: 03/25/2024
Job ID: R-60171
Job SummaryAs an outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
you will have the opportunity to work to the top of your license
while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.
Job DutiesProvides 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.
- Administers biologic injections and monitors for any
reactions
- Complete EKGs as needed
- Rooming patients
- Cover patient in-basket questions as needed
- 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
- Hours: Monday through Friday. Shifts will vary between 7 AM -
3:30 PM, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, and 9 AM - 5:30 PM
- Part-time (20 hours weekly)
- Benefit eligible.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: -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) 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 -
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- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue
time quickly - -
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year -
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- 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. -
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- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal
life and pet and legal insurance - -
EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
(Required)
ExperienceMinimum 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 & ValuesOUR 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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