LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care - Per Diem

Overview

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in 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. As an outpatient Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will have the opportunity to work to the top of your license while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.

The clinic treats minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit and is open seven days a week.

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic that provides quick, convenient healthcare when patients need it. Our clinic offers services for family health care needs, including physicals, immunizations and treatment for common illnesses.

Responsibilities include:

• This is a Per Diem position with a flex schedule.
• The Clinic is open Monday–Friday 8:45 AM to 8:15 PM. Weekends: 7:45 AM to 6:15 PM.

• 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 and ensures appropriate asepsis, equipment, and room readiness.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the 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 the provider; prepares the patient for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists the provider in the performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by the provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication as directed by the provider, prioritizing communication to the provider, and responding 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 the patient.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The statements are not all-inclusive and other competencies may be required as determined by department needs and orientation.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Licensed Practical Nurse – Default Issuing Body;
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. We strive for KINDNESS, EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, INNOVATION and SAFETY. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. We encourage collaboration, cooperation and collegiality, and value a diverse workforce to better serve our patients and communities.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.