LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - OB/GYN

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; Days

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 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 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.