LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical Telemetry Unit

Position

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
• Shift: Days
• Scheduled

Hours:

36 per week
• Worker Type:
Regular
• Exemption Status:
No

Geisinger offers an Inpatient LPN an $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN, market-leading hiring rates, and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• 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 your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) referrals for childcare, eldercare, and 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

• Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interaction.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned unit.
• Contribute data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Reinforce patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members, taking action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice.
• Provide input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with organization policies and procedures.

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (Required)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Issuing Body:
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• Basic Life Support Certification – Issuing Body:
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• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

Hours:

7:00 am - 7:30 pm;
Every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.