LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist Per Diem - Childbirth Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Care.com membership

EAP services

Wellness program

Security on campus

Professional growth

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our obstetrics/OR nursing teams in Scranton. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, participate in case setup, assist with procedures, and support patient safety and documentation.

This position offers competitive market pay with shift differentials up to $5 for evenings, nights, and weekends, plus opportunities to pursue RN funding.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse license active.
• Obstetrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Assist in coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Support surgical procedures setup and supplies as needed.
• Ensure correct patient identification and surgical site verification.
• Prepare and verify specimens and manage equipment for procedures.
• Document pertinent medical information and assist in admission/discharge processes.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Vital signs

Team coordination

Education

LPN program graduate

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!

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 Duties

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living.
• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Provides basic patient assistance.
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures.
• Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases.
• Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation.
• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.
• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed.
• Maintains and documents universal precautions.
• Initiates emergency procedures.
• Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition.
• Documents pertinent medical information where indicated.
• Participates in the admission and discharge process.
• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Position Details

Hours: Rotation

Scrubbing to OR, Nursery and Postpartum will be required. Obstetrics experience required.

Will cross train to Women's and Children's - training will be provided

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.