LPN - Graduate Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre)

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. As a Graduate LPN, you will play a vital role in assessing and addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally, with benefits starting from day one, including health, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement as you contribute to a team recognized for excellence in nursing. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Family-friendly support

Voluntary benefits options

Qualifications

• Contributes data to assessment and planning of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and staff interactions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care including treatments and medications.
• Collaborates with physicians to address patient needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassionate Communication

Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

LPN License

Nursing Degree

Job description

To learn more about Geisinger's Northeast Campuses - Click here!

Perks of Joining Geisinger as a Graduate LPN!

• Offer GLPNs up to 6-8 months in advance of graduation
• Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) reimbursement + ability to start under a TPP before sitting for NCLEX!
• 2 starts available per month!
• Automatic enrollment into our LPN Transition to Practice Program – occurs during your entire first year as a GLPN!
• $40,000 in financial support to become an RN!

NEWS: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion

• 22 new emergency treatment rooms
• Creating dedicated emergency room (ER) space for behavioral health patients
• Expanding trauma capabilities
• 24 new intensive care unit (ICU) beds
• 6 new operating rooms
• Replacing cardiac catheterization labs for heart attack care and other procedures
• 2 new structural heart rooms for valve procedures
• Expanding clinic space and cardiac imagery
• Transitioning the medical center to 100% private rooms
• 58 new medical/surgical inpatient beds
• Phase one will encompass the bed tower and adjacent base, expanding and renovating the current ER, expected to complete in 2028.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan options, 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) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance
• Geisinger invests in staff safety with systems like Strongline Alert, surveillance, metal detectors, and security on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! For more opportunities, contact Lyndsey Brandau, Senior Nurse Recruiter at [e-mail]

Job Description:

Contributes data to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve high-quality care, safety, and satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during interactions. Coordinates patient care and staff interaction. Meets qualifications to care for patients in your unit.

• Contributes data to assessments as per scope of practice and standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout care.
• Reinforces education, discharge planning, and family needs during hospitalization.
• Provides direct care including treatments, medications, and diagnostics per policy.
• Evaluates nursing interventions based on patient responses.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participates in unit decision-making on evidence-based practice.
• Provides input for performance appraisals of team members.
• Precepts and mentors new staff and students professionally.

Work is typically in a clinical environment. Responsible for job obligations and policy compliance. These statements are not all-inclusive but represent key elements for success. Additional competencies will be outlined in department-specific orientation.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Campus is proud to be an ANCC Magnet Recognition recipient for nursing excellence and quality care.