Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania
The LPN provides primary clinical support to providers and patients, assisting in diagnosis and treatment by obtaining medical history, documenting vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations. Responsibilities also include administering medications, collecting lab specimens, and ensuring continuity of care through follow-up on diagnostic testing.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Join our team and build a rewarding, lasting career with impact!
Geisinger is proud to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!
You'll provide top-notch patient care in a pre-op type LPN role assuring that your patients are prepared and educated.
Work where your team truly values you, you'll make a true impact and have the opportunity to work independently. This role really allows you to shine!
While you'll have all the support you'll need, you'll also have autonomy. The successful candidate will have three to five years of LPN work experience. Previous LPN work experience in a procedural or inpatient care setting is preferred.
30 pm (with some flexibility), eligible for a full-time benefits package that starts day one, and union.
$5,000 sign-on bonus
The 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.
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 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)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body
Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork
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.
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.
Candidates must be a graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing and possess a Licensed Practical Nurse license and Basic Life Support Certification. Successful candidates should have three to five years of LPN work experience, with previous experience in a procedural or inpatient care setting being preferred.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.