Staff Nurse (RN / LPN) (2nd and 3rd shift)

Job Title : LPN - Experienced Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

Job Category : LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support

Rotation

Work Type : Full time

Department : Talent Management Nursing & Nursing Support Team

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 RN! Marketing leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.Full benefits (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) with employer contribution

~ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

~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

~ The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX

~ Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses

~ Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders

~ Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups

~ Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards / K9 program on campus.

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.

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.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Please feel free to apply directly into a desired unit if an opening is available.

Hours : vary based on specific unit needs - every other weekend and holiday requirement.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.