LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem - Convenient Care
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem - Convenient Care
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Location:
Geisinger Medical Clinic BuckhornShift:
Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
As an outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) you will have the opportunity to work to the top of your license while providing topnotch care in an ambulatory setting.Job Duties:
Geisinger ConvenientCare is a walkin clinic that provides quick convenient healthcare when patients need it. Convenient Care locations provide services for family health care needs including physicals immunizations and treatment for common illnesses. Our Clinic treats minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit including cold and flu symptoms allergies earaches urinary infections tick removal sprains strains and minor cuts. Care is available to anyone age 1 and Care isopen 7 days a week.
Provides primary clinical support to the provider patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patients 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.
- 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
- This is a Per Diem opening covering the central region ConvenientCare Clinics.
- Hours. The Clinic is open MF 8:45 AM to 8:15 PM. Weekends (S/S): 7:45 AM to 6:15 PM
- Travel: Limited for potential coverage in another clinic
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: of working at Geisinger:
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Free Care 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 worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training ProgramNursing (Required)Experience:
Minimum of 1 yearNursing (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Licensed Practical Nurse Default Issuing BodySkills:
Communication Computer Literacy Customer Service Multitasking TeamworkOUR 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 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
