LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time 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 Registered Nurse (RN). Competitive hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts are available.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient, and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the medical record for continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes a clean environment and meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned clinical area’s specific age range.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data for the provider; prepares patients for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by the provider.
• Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, prioritizes communication to the provider, and responds to patient questions to ensure efficient use of provider time.
• Administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal and skin testing, under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms, ensuring asepsis, availability of instruments, equipment, and patient preparation.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

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 with 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 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is completed.
• Shared governance structure that empowers nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement with support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Investment in staff safety and security through a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus.