LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

About the role

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 a RN. Market leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Schedule

• Hours: 7p-7:30a
• Every other weekend and holiday requirements

Unit details

• 14 private rooms including 2 negative pressure rooms
• Patient population typically consists of a broad range of acute to complex medical conditions with remote telemetry and dialysis capability
• Hospitalist services 24/7
• Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care
• Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork and community commitment

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Basic Life Support Certification

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

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