LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry Unit

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a full-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a dynamic clinical environment. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support to advance your nursing career. You will be responsible for delivering compassionate care, conducting patient assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a strong emphasis on cardiac care, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. Be part of a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with financial incentives

Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Compassionate care and patient assessment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Collaboration

Cardiac Nursing Care

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN! Marketing leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!

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
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• 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 Strongline 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 [e-mail].

Job Description:

Contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned unit.

• Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Reinforces patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice.
• Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
• Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.

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.

Position Details:

Hours: 7am - 7:30pm, every other weekend and holiday.

Cardiac Experience preferred - willing to learn, grow, and experience a very dynamic and challenging nursing career.

The ideal candidate for this area should have a strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care.

Great unit to build from, as any type of patient can have a heart issue during their stay at GCMC and may end up on Cardiac Telemetry.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.

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, from senior management on down, 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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.