LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Tech Part Time- Labor and Delivery Unit

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a part time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) market leading hiring rates- with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a RN!

• 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 that includes 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, & 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

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living
• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines
• Provides basic patient assistance
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed
• Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures
• Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases
• Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation
• 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
• Maintains and documents universal precautions
• Initiates emergency procedures
• Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition
• Documents pertinent medical information where indicated
• Participates in the admission and discharge process
• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used
• Participates in on-call rotations
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases.

Hours include: 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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 their protected veteran status.