LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic and Adult Advanced Acute Care Unit
5 days ago
Geisinger Health 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. This opportunity is part of our commitment to providing exceptional patient care and promoting a culture of excellence within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families 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 the effectiveness of nursing interventions and the plan of care based on patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members 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.
Benefits:
• Full benefits, including health, 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).
• 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 employees 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 for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to 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.
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
• A shared governance structure that empowers nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Geisinger Health values and prioritizes the safety and security of staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus.
Requirements:
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing.
• Basic Life Support Certification and Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and promoting a culture of excellence.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full timeJob SummaryGeisinger Health is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Orthopedic and Adult Advanced Acute Care Unit. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.ResponsibilitiesContribute to patient...
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full timeJob SummaryGeisinger Health is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Orthopedic and Adult Advanced Acute Care Unit. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.ResponsibilitiesContribute to patient...
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