Clinic Nurse LPN South Abington ConvenientCare
Company: Geisinger Health System
Location: Clarks Summit
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryProvides 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.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.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) Licensed
Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support
Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Customer Service
Skills; Computer Skills; Team Player; Multi-Tasking Skills;
Communication Skills Our Purpose & ValuesEverything 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, from senior management on down, we encourage an
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.We are an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer 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.About
GeisingerGeisinger 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. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us
on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .
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