LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Surgery

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Robust paid time off

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts at Geisinger Medical Center. This full-time role comes with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support for RN transition.

As an LPN, you will ensure quality patient care, coordinate effectively with the healthcare team, and engage in patient education. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, alongside paid time off and support programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse and Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Ability to work under a temporary practice permit until taking the NCLEX examination.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients or families to achieve the highest level of care.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). Shift: Night (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) every other weekend and holiday. Scheduled hours: 36 per week. Regular full-time position.

Geisinger offers a full-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. Additional shift differentials up to $5 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the Inpatient RN.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients or families to achieve the highest level of care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Contribute data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Reinforce patient and family education and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members and take action to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice utilization.
• Provide input to the manager for performance 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 and comply with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

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

Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse and Basic Life Support Certification.

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork.

Ability to work under a temporary practice permit until taking the NCLEX examination.

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 FSAs and an HSA.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Robust paid-time-off plan plus six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a temporary practice permit until NCLEX.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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 do not discriminate on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.