LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac Recovery

Location

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Days (United States of America)

40

Regular

No

Geisinger is offering a generous sign‑on bonus for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Cardiovascular Surgery: $7,500 for eligible candidates and up to $10,000 for LPNs with 5 or more years of experience.

The Clinic Nurse 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 of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. Promotes a clean environment. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly;
Days. Hours will be two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts weekly.

• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical database for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Provides direct clinical care as directed by provider.
• Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients needs. 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 between cases, ensures required levels of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.

• $7,500 for eligible LPN candidates (paid over 24 months)
• Up to $10,000 for LPNs with 5+ years of experience (paid over 36 months)

Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care. We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices
  , including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and  membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Basic Life Support Certification
- Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse
- Default Issuing Body

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

• 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, 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. 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.