LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Operating Room

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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)

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

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year

• 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, & 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

• he ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX

• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses

• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement

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

• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            

• Employee referral incentive program

• 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.

Job Description:

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.

• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.

• Provides basic patient assistance.

• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.

• Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.

• Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol.

• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.

• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.

• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.

• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.

• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.

• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse.

• Maintains and documents universal precautions.

• Initiates emergency procedures.

• Participates in the admission and discharge process.

• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.

• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.

• Performs quality control monitoring.

• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.