LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Pediatrics
Company: Geisinger
Location: Port Matilda
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary Geisinger offers outpatient Clinic
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible
candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows
LPNs to work to the top of their license while providing top-notch
care in an ambulatory setting. Job Duties The Clinic Nurse 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, 35 hours
weekly; Days New and experienced LPNs are welcome! $5,000 sign-on
bonus for eligible LPN candidates. ? Benefits of Working at
Geisinger: Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members,
but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive
compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved
ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and
excel both personally and professionally. - Full benefits (health,
dental and vision) starting on day one - Three medical plan
choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees
and dependents - Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and
dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health
savings account (HSA) - Company-paid life insurance, short-term
disability, and long-term disability coverage - 401(k) plan that
includes automatic Geisinger contributions - Generous paid time off
(PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly - Up to $5,000 in
tuition reimbursement per calendar year - MyHealth Rewards wellness
program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility
assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free
Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare,
eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health
visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. -
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and
pet and legal insurance 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. Position
Details 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) About Geisinger OUR 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, from senior management on down, 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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