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

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is seeking a part-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The role includes structured day shifts, contributing to patient assessments and care, and coordinating staff interactions to ensure quality care.

This position requires a graduate from a nursing program and an LPN license, alongside a strong interest in Cardiac Nursing. Full benefits start on day one, ensuring a supportive work environment with mentorship.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse must be obtained.
• Basic Life Support Certification is essential.
• Strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient care assessments and planning.
• Provide compassionate care during patient interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Reinforce patient education and discharge planning.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a part‑time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). The role is scheduled for days, with 24 weekly hours. Working under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is possible.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients/family to achieve highest level of care, safety and satisfaction.
• Provide compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and interaction of staff.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned unit.
• Contribute data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Reinforce patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members; act proactively 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 in a professional, positive manner.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (licensing body default).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Cardiac experience preferred; willing to learn and grow.
• Strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care.
• Communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, teamwork skills.

Position Details

Hours: 7:00am – 7:30pm, every other weekend and holiday.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) beginning on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSAs and a HSA with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, caring community membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure enabling nurse empowerment.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an 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 protected veteran status.