LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Supervisor

Overview

Job Summary Join our Geisinger team in this LPN Supervisor role and support our vision to make better health easier for everyone. Our competitive compensation and benefits package help you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and thrive personally. And with benefits starting on day one of employment- you don’t have to wait to be fully covered.

• The LPN - Supervisor directs and supervises support staff of the clinics.
• Supervises all clinical and clerical staff.
• Directly supervises all team leaders.
• Collaborates with Clinical leaders at the site.
• Recruits support and clinical staff.
• Coordinates training and orientation programs for all staff.
• Coordinates staffing plans and ensures that adequate and appropriate staff levels are in place. Monitors and conducts performance appraisals.
• Addresses performance problems, initiating the discipline process if required.
• Intercedes on behalf of assigned personnel when problems are encountered with physicians, patients or other clinic personnel.
• Reviews and coordinates response to patient concerns and complaints.
• Manages local budget. Obtains necessary approvals and administers approved budget.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for Clinic sites.
• Assures adherence to regulatory agency requirements, safety standards and infection control procedures.
• Evaluates operations and recommends and implements changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recommends and implements changes to improve staff education.
• Coordinates purchasing activity including, but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed.
• Coordinates activities with other sections, departments, service lines and ancillary services.
• Acts as a liaison with other groups, both internal and external entities.

Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body;
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  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, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

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.