LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac Special Care Unit

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate patient care. This position offers a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus and support for further education to become a Registered Nurse. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on exemplary patient outcomes, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance from Day One

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

401(k) with Company Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Wellness Program

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Experience in cardiac nursing preferred, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate with healthcare teams.
• Evaluate nursing interventions based on patient responses.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassionate Communication

Assessment Skills

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer an 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! $22.47 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Grow your career with up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• 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

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

Cardiac Experience preferred - willing to learn and grow in a Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgical unit;

The ideal candidate for this unit will possess a strong interest in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgical Intermediate Nursing Care;

Additionally, a desire to be part of a Nursing Team dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes and patient experience.

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.