LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist Per Diem- Childbirth U at Geisinger Clinic

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Surgical assistance, Vital sign measurement, Obstetrical surgery, Sterile dressing application, Universal precautions, Emergency procedures, Medical documentation, Equipment operation, Specimen handling, Patient preparation, Surgical site identification, Billing, Medication labeling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) market leading pay rates, up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN! Job Duties: Benefits of working at Geisinger: 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions 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 MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu Job Description Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases. Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living. Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. Provides basic patient assistance. Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary. Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures. Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases. Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation. Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers. Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed. Maintains and documents universal precautions. Initiates emergency procedures. Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition. Documents pertinent medical information where indicated. Participates in the admission and discharge process. Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. Participates in on-call rotations. Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision. 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 Job Description 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: Hours: Rotation Scrubbing to OR, Nursery and Postpartum will be required. Obstetrics experience required. Will cross train to Women's and Children's - training will be provided Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body Skills: 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, 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. Geisinger 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. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.

Responsibilities

The LPN provides direct patient care and surgical assistance within the obstetrical surgery team, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with surgical procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining sterile environments, documenting medical information, and coordinating patient treatments.