LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NEW Advanced Acute Care Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a full-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). The role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and opportunities to pursue RN certification with support up to $40,000.

Full benefits starting day one, including health, dental, vision, and various employee support programs. Work hours are from 7am to 7:30pm on scheduled days with every other weekend and holiday shifts required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients/families for optimal care.
• Provide compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care with staff.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a full‑time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). The role includes a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates and opportunities to pursue RN certification with support up to $40,000.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients/families to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Provide compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and interaction of staff.
• Meet qualifications for care of patients in assigned unit.
• 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.
• Reinforce patient and family education, needs, and discharge planning.
• Provide direct nurse care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Provide input to manager for performance appraisals of care‑delivery team members.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (required); Basic Life Support Certification (required).

Skills: Communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, teamwork.

Work Schedule

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

Shift: Days (United States of America).

Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting day one; three medical plan choices; pre‑tax savings plans including HSA with employer contribution; company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) plan with contributions; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year; wellness program; family‑friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, parental and military leave; Care.com membership; employee assistance program; voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance; temporary practice permit until NCLEX completion.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is 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.