LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Lead - Neurology

Directs and supervises support staff of Geisinger. Assures that patients are treated with concern and that providers are provided with prompt and courteous service.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly;8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

A minimum of 1 year LPN work experience is required.

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  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

• Supervises all support staff.
• Participates in recruitment, interview and selection process of nurses and support staff.
• Coordinates training and orientation programs for the nursing and other clinical staff.
• Assesses ongoing training needs.
• Schedules employees and manages resources on a daily basis.
• Serves as a resource to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Plans and conducts in-service and other informational meetings with employees.
• Encourages and coordinates continuing education for self and staff.
• Monitors performance and provides feedback.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Evaluates job competencies.
• Addresses performance problems, initiating the discipline process if required.
• Intercedes on behalf of assigned personnel when problems are encountered with physicians, patients, or other clinic personnel.
• Assists with budget.
• Obtains necessary approvals and administers approved budget.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for assigned area.
• Assures adherence to regulatory agency requirements, safety standards, and infection control procedures.
• Evaluates operations and recommends and implements changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for staffing plans.
• Monitors, evaluates, and revises as appropriate.
• Coordinates purchasing activity, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed.
• Coordinates activities with other sections and departments.
• Acts as a liaison with other groups, both internal and external entities.
• Prepares and monitors all required monthly reports.
• Provides clerical, clinical or diagnostic support services to patients or providers.

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.