LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care - Orthopedics

Location: Geisinger Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Steamtown Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job 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; 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. $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 insurance Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA) Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions Generous PTO that accrues quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more Job Duties: Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs ,and provides basic medical database for provider, and prepares patient for examinations. Performs selected nursing acts in the care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, a licensed physician or a licensed dentist which do not require the specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required in professional nursing. Assists provider n performance of minor surgical therapeutic and/or 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, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients needs. Administers medications and vaccines including topical medications, and intradermal and skin testing as ordered by the provider and per scope of practice.. Performs focused observations of skin and wounds (e.g., measure length/width/depth, note drainage/odor/peri wound condition) and document findings in the electronic medical record. Reports wound changes to the RN/APP/Physician. Cleans wounds and applies dressings using sterile/aseptic technique per written order by the provider and/or approved clinic protocols. Reinforces patient education; escalates questions or concerns to RN,/APP/Physician as appropriate. 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 Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affir… Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr