LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing - Anesthesia Pre-Surgery - Per Diem at Geisinger

Job Title: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing - Anesthesia Pre-Surgery - Per Diem Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania Job Category: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Per Diem Work Type: Part time Department: JM-Northeast Region Anesthesia Division Date Posted: 09/23/2025 Job ID: R-78090 Job Duties The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) LPN 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. Thie is a per diem, union position. Hours are scheduled based on department needs. 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. 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 Emloyee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health 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 Our Purpose