LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine

Location:Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Multi-Specialty LemedShift:Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob 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.This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday through Friday; daytime clinic hours will vary, but most shifts are typically 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates.Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:Health, dental, and vision insuranceThree medical plan choices, including expanded network optionsPre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous PTO that accrues quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentivesFamily-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and moreVoluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and moreJob 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.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 BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault 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.