Job Summary

Join our Geisinger Primary Care Orwigsburg clinic as an LPN Team Lead and support our vision to make better health easier for everyone. Our competitive compensation and benefits package help you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and thrive personally. And with benefits starting on day one of employment- you don’t have to wait to be fully covered. Learn more here, we’re excite to hear from you!

Job Duties

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

At least one (1) year of LPN work experience is required. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, days.

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.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.

Geisingercares 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. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

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   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 (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Supervisory Customer Service; Computer Literacy; Leads Others; Customer Service; Acts Decisively; Multitasking; Teamwork; Communication About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.