LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem - Marworth Inpatient SubstanceUseDisorders Facility

Geisinger; Waverly (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger

Backup care discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Community involvement

Referral incentives

Security measures on campus

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position with market leading pay and shift differentials up to $5 for evenings, nights, and weekends. The role supports nursing teams in an inpatient unit and provides opportunities for career growth, including up to $40,000 in financial assistance to become a registered nurse.

The LPN will contribute to patient care planning, coordination, and education, working under the supervision of the RN in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Graduate from Nursing Specialty Training Program required.
• Ability to contribute data to patient care assessments and planning.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the RN (Inpatient).
• Promote safety and patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
• Coordinate patient care and interactions among staff.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications per policy.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to resolve patient needs.
• Mentor and support new staff and students on the unit.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient interaction

Team coordination

Education

Graduate from Nursing Specialty Training Program

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) market leading pay rates, up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN! Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• 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
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Job Description

• The LPN contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the RN (Inpatient).
• 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.
• Supports the plan of care as established in unit standards.
• Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team as directed by the registered nurse.
• 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 in collaboration with the registered nurse.
• 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.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• 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: Rotation

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

About Geisinger

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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.