LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care - Orthopedics

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.

Qualifications:

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.