LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Geisinger is proud to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates in this LPN role. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allow LPNs to work to the top of their license while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting. The 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. Newly licensed and experienced LPNs are welcome. This role is full time, 36-hours per week, 12-hour shifts: Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 8:15 pm; Saturday and Sunday hours are 7:45 am to 6:15 pm. 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.