LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Opportunities

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows LPNs to work to the top of their license while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting. Find more of what you need to create your best work life at Geisinger.

Job Duties

Many of our LPN positions are open to newly licensed Practical Nurses — what a fantastic way to begin your career in a dynamic and supportive environment! We offer a variety of scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, day and rotating shifts, as well as per diem roles where available. It's a great opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

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Wilkes-Barre and Pittston

Family Practice Kistler

Primary Care

Pulmonary Medicine

Radiation Oncology

Neurology

Endoscopy

Hematology Oncology

Dermatology

Hiring Incentives

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible LPN candidates

The outpatient and hospital-based outpatient culture often offers

Consistent Scheduling

Enjoy more reliable shifts with fewer weekend and holiday hours.

Predictable Workload

Daily responsibilities are often more routine than inpatient care.

Stronger Patient Relationships

Outpatient settings often allow for long-term connections with patients.

Community Feel

Smaller practices foster a close-knit, supportive atmosphere.

Geisinger offers amazing perks, our comprehensive benefits package starts on day one

Full benefits (health, dental and vision)

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

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

Position Details

• 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 an

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.