LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care - Orthopedics

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Geisinger is proud to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates joining our outpatient clinic teams. With hundreds of community-based sites, Geisinger empowers LPNs to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, team-oriented ambulatory care environment. Be part of a healthcare system that values your skills and helps you grow your career while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

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.
• 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.

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)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification
- Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse
- Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

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.