Clinic Nurse LPN Orthopedic Urgent Care Pittston Healthplex
Company: Geisinger Health
Location: Pittston
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Location:Geisinger Healthplex CenterPointShift:Rotation (United
States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Worker
Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary: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.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.Position
Details:Education:Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
(Required), - (Preferred)Experience:Minimum of 1 year-Nursing
(Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):Basic Life Support
Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse -
Default Issuing BodySkills:Communication Skills, Computer Skills,
Customer Service Skills, Multi-Tasking Skills, Team PlayerOUR
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.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.
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