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

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a full‑time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. The role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, along with competitive hiring rates.

Responsibilities include patient care assessment and coordination, supporting patient education, and participating in patient care delivery. Ideal candidates will be graduates of a nursing training program, licensed as LPNs, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic nursing environment.
• Cardiac experience preferred, familiarity with cardiac telemetry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve high levels of care.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments and medications.
• Participate in unit-based decision making regarding evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Certified and licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) | Shift: Nights | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 | Worker Type: Regular | Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a full‑time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position with a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. Marketing‑leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials are available for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• 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) 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 allows rapid accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is obtained
• Shared governance structure that empowers nurses
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities with mentorship from nursing leaders
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety measures including Stronglink Alert Notification, camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve high levels of care, safety, and satisfaction
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions
• Coordinate patient care and interaction among staff teams
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in assigned unit
• Collect data for assessments as per scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care continuum
• Reinforce patient and family education and support discharge planning during hospitalization
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and care plans based on patient responses
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs
• Participate in unit‑based decision making regarding evidence‑based practice utilization
• Provide input to management for performing appraisals of care‑delivery team members
• Precept and mentor new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned
• Work in a clinical environment, complying with all organization policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required)
• Certified and licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)
• Strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care; willingness to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic nursing environment
• Cardiac experience preferred; familiarity with cardiac telemetry is advantageous
• Excellent communication, computer literacy, customer‑service, multitasking, and teamwork skills

Hours & Scheduling

• 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., every other weekend and holiday

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.